Typically, when you see a relationship dubbed “star-crossed,” it’s a forbidden romantic relationship. But in the case of the documentary “Dig! XX,” star-crossed is the perfect description of the relationship between two members of beloved ‘90s Gen-X bands.
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As seen in the trailer for “Dig! XX,” the reissue of the classic documentary from 20 years ago showcases the relationship between members of the bands The Dandy Warhols and The Brian Jonestown Massacre. The film shows how a real friendship turns into a bitter rivalry over the course of nearly a decade.
The re-release of the doc isn’t just a reissue of the film. There is actually new narration from Brian Jonestown Massacre member Joel Gion. The new version of the film debuted at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.
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“Dig! XX” is set to arrive in theaters in January 2025. You can watch the trailer below.
Here’s the synopsis:
20 years ago, Sundance was rocked by DIG!, Ondi Timoner’s genre-topping rockumentary about two Gen-X bands and their journey to alt-rock glory. Shot over nearly a decade, DIG! explores the collision of art and commerce through the star-crossed friendship and bitter rivalry of dueling 90s bands The Dandy Warhols and The Brian Jonestown Massacre. Through their loves and obsessions, gigs, arrests and death threats, uppers and downers, and ultimately to their shot at mainstream success, they stage a self-proclaimed revolution in the music industry.