Rock Camp: The Movie

Rock Camp: The Movie is a 2021 documentary film about Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp,[1] an interactive music event involving professional musicians.[2]

Rock Camp: The Movie
Directed byDoug Blush and Renée Barron
Produced byJeff Rowe and Doug Blush
Starring
CinematographyMiles Wilkerson
Edited by
  • Renée Barron
  • Josh Bayer
  • Doug Blush
  • Kimberly Furst
Music byAndrew Skrabutenas
Production
company
Madpix Films
Release date
2021
LanguageEnglish

Synopsis

Rock Camp: The Movie follows a group of attendees as they travel to Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp to play music with and learn from professional musicians such as Paul Stanley of Kiss, Judas Priest, and Dave Mustaine of Megadeth, among others. Throughout the duration of camp, the attendees partake in an array of activities, navigate and conquer fears and goals, and ultimately perform live at a nearby venue.[3] Subjects addressed in the film include disability, comeback stories, and musical accomplishments, among others. Additionally, the film tells the story of Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp founder David Fishof, and how he transitioned from a sports agent to a music producer, and ultimately founded Rock Camp.[4]

Cast

Headlining Rockstars

Rockstar Counselors

Campers
  • Rick Harrison, camper
  • Scott 'Pistol' Crockett, camper
  • Tammy Fisher, camper
  • Scott Keller, camper
  • Blake Meinhardt, camper
  • Miles Schuman, camper / Q&A Host

Other

Reception

Articles and reviews of the film were featured in national publications including Rolling Stone,[5] USA Today,[6] Billboard,[7] among others.[8][9][10]

Rock Camp won Best Music and Arts Film at the 2020 Key West Film Festival.[11]

The film received a 89% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 18 reviews.[12]

In April 2021, comedian Jimmy Fallon was quoted as saying he "loved" the documentary on The Tonight Show.[13]

References
  1. "'Rock Camp, The Movie' doc features Roger Daltrey, Joe Perry, Heart's Nancy Wilson & more". ABC News Radio Online. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
  2. Childers, Chad. "Dave Mustaine, Joe Perry + More Lead Four Upcoming 'Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp' Experiences". Loudwire.com. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
  3. King, Loren (14 January 2021). "Living the Dream of Rock and Roll". Newport This Week. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
  4. "Movie Review: Rock Camp: The Movie". www.austinchronicle.com. Retrieved 2021-06-15.
  5. Millman, Ethan (2020-12-29). "Sammy Hagar, Gene Simmons Are Camp Counselors in 'Rock Camp' Trailer". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2021-06-15.
  6. Dinges, Gary. "'They get a spark out of the music': New documentary goes inside the legendary 'Rock Camp'". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2021-06-15.
  7. "Go to 'Rock Camp' With Gene Simmons, Alice Cooper & More in Trailer For New Documentary". Billboard. Retrieved 2021-06-15.
  8. Richard Roeper (14 January 2021). "'Rock Camp': Breezy documentary watches music fans pay to play with their idols". Chicago Sun-Times.
  9. Graham, Adam (2021-01-14). "Review: Throw up your devil's horns for 'Rock Camp: The Movie'". The Detroit News.
  10. SELOME HAILU (January 15, 2021). "Movie Review: Rock Camp: The Movie". Austinchronicle.com.
  11. BraveWords. "Rock Camp The Movie Wins Award At Key West Film Festival". bravewords.com. Retrieved 2021-06-15.
  12. "Rock Camp: The Movie (2021)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2022-04-01.
  13. "Boredom Inspired Roger Daltrey to Create His Iconic Mic-Swinging Trick | the Tonight Show". YouTube.

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