Enormous: The Gorge Story Explained

Enormous: The Gorge Story
Director:Nic Davis
Producer:Tim Jack
Cinematography:Jeff Hammerton
Runtime:65 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

Enormous: The Gorge Story is a 2021 documentary film about The Gorge Amphitheater. The film focuses on The Gorge's history and its transformation over the years into an outdoor concert venue.

Synopsis

The film explores the history and transformation of The Gorge Amphitheatre in Grant County, Washington, from a family-owned winery with a plywood stage to a concert venue.[1] [2] [3] [4] The Gorge became a favored destination for music fans and performers over the years since being established in 1986.[5] [6] The film includes personal stories from musicians and fans based on their experiences at The Gorge.[7] [8] [9] [10]

The documentary features interviews and performances by artists including Dave Matthews, Mike McCready, Jason Mraz, and Steve Miller.[11] [12] [13] [14] [15]

Production and release

Production on the film began in 2016. The film was produced by Tim Williams and directed by Nic Davis.[16] [17] [18] [19] [20] The film premiered in theaters on July 21, 2021, following delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[21] [22] [23] [24] After a theatrical run, the documentary was released digitally on streaming platforms in 2022.[25] [26]

Reception

The film holds a 7.8/10 rating on IMDb. Glenn Kenny of the The New York Times wrote about the film, "A loving documentary about a Pacific Northwest amphitheater, created by a long-ago natural catastrophe, that is a haven for concertgoers".[27]

References

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  2. Enormous: The Gorge Story Kino Lorber - Experience Cinema . en . 2024-07-16 . kinolorber.com.
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  4. Web site: Entertainment.ie . Enormous: The Gorge Story - Where to Watch and Stream Online . 2024-07-16 . Entertainment.ie . en.
  5. Web site: The story of the gorgeous Gorge finally hits the screen The Spokesman-Review . 2024-07-16 . www.spokesman.com.
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  10. Web site: Enormous: The Gorge Story New York City.com : Synopsis . 2024-07-16 . NYC.com.
  11. Web site: 2021-07-21 . Enormous: The Gorge Story - Apple TV . 2024-07-16 . AppleTV . en-US.
  12. Web site: Kreps . Daniel . 2020-02-12 . 'Enormous: The Gorge Story' Trailer Focuses on America's Most Scenic Concert Venue . 2024-07-16 . Rolling Stone . en-US.
  13. Web site: ENORMOUS: THE GORGE STORY . 2024-07-16 . SMITH RAFAEL FILM CENTER . en-US.
  14. Web site: Enormous: The Gorge Story . 2024-07-16 . Preview Houston Arts & Entertainment Guide . en-US.
  15. Web site: Banner . Patti BannerPatti . 2021-06-23 . 'Enormous: The Gorge Story' Movie Premieres For One Night ONLY! . 2024-07-16 . 98.3 The KEY . en.
  16. Web site: Enormous: The Gorge Story – A Film Review – Wishlist Foundation . 2024-07-16 . en-US.
  17. Web site: Hq . Tvd . 2024-05-17 . TVD Radar: Enormous: The Gorge Story documentary streaming now . 2024-07-16 . The Vinyl District . en-US.
  18. Web site: 2019-05-23 . Gorge Amphitheatre's mystique gets heartfelt tribute in new documentary screening at SIFF . 2024-07-16 . The Seattle Times . en-US.
  19. Web site: Friedlander . Matt . ‘Enormous: The Gorge Story’ doc, featuring Steve Miller, John Oates & more, premiering in theaters in July . 2024-07-16 . The Voice of LaSalle County since 1952! . en.
  20. Web site: 2021-06-24 . Trafalgar Releasing Announces Release Dates for Blackpink the Movie, Enormous: The Gorge Story - Boxoffice . 2024-07-16 . www.boxofficepro.com . en-US.
  21. Web site: Kreps . Daniel . 2021-06-23 . See Pearl Jam Reminisce About Legendary 1993 Gig in 'Enormous: The Gorge Story' Clip . 2024-07-16 . Rolling Stone . en-US.
  22. Web site: 2021-06-23 . Enormous: The Gorge Story . 2024-07-16 . Live Nation . en-US.
  23. Web site: 2024-06-08 . Film pays tribute to Central Washington’s Gorge Amphitheatre . 2024-07-16 . The Columbian . en-US.
  24. Web site: Roberts . Olivia . 2021-06-23 . New Gorge Amphitheatre documentary to be screened in Spokane . 2024-07-16 . KXLY kxly.com . en.
  25. Web site: Enormous: The Gorge Story Rotten Tomatoes . 2024-07-16 . www.rottentomatoes.com . en.
  26. Web site: Broerman . Michael . 2022-08-23 . UPDATE: ‘Enormous: The Gorge Story’ Documentary Is Coming To Streaming Platforms [Video] ]. 2024-07-16 . L4LM . en-US.
  27. News: Kenny . Glenn . 2021-09-30 . ‘Enormous: The Gorge Story’ Review: A Musical Paradise . 2024-07-16 . The New York Times . en-US . 0362-4331.