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| Directed by | Benjamin Statler |
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| Cinematography | Ben Kutchins |
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| Distributed by | Montani Productions |
| Release date | June 11, 2015 |
| Running time | 89 Minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Soaked in Bleach is an American docudrama directed by Benjamin Statler, who co-wrote and produced it with Richard Middelton and Donnie Eichar. The film details the events leading up to the death of Kurt Cobain, as seen through the perspective of Tom Grant, the private detective who was hired by Courtney Love to find Cobain, her husband, shortly before his death in 1994. It also explores the concept that Cobain's death was not a suicide. The film stars Tyler Bryan as Cobain and Daniel Roebuck as Grant, with Sarah Scott portraying Courtney Love and August Emerson as Dylan Carlson.
Synopsis
The film provides a look at inconsistencies in the death of Kurt Cobain (portrayed by Tyler Bryan), the lead singer of the American grunge band Nirvana, as seen through the perspective of private investigator and former police detective Tom Grant (portrayed by Daniel Roebuck). In addition to the dramatization of Cobain's final days, the film combines documentary footage as well as interviews with people associated with the case such as former Seattle Police Chief Norm Stamper and former president of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences Cyril Wecht. Grant's own recorded conversations with key figures such as Rosemary Carroll, Cobain and Love's attorney, and Dylan Carlson, the man who purchased the shotgun used to kill Cobain, are also prominently featured.
Production
Soaked in Bleach marks the directorial debut of Benjamin Statler, who co-wrote and produced the films Act of Valor and Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope. Statler co-produced the film with Richard Middelton and Donnie Eichar. The title, "Soaked in Bleach", derives from a lyric off the Nirvana song "Come as You Are" which was the second single from their second album Nevermind.
Reception
The film has a score of 47% on Metacritic.
Controversy
On June 17, 2015 it was reported by online magazine Deadline.com that Cobain's widow, Courtney Love, had sent cease and desist letters against theaters showing Soaked in Bleach. The order stated that the film "would only exacerbate the risk that she (Love) will suffer further emotional and financial harm." The film's producers responded with a statement referring to the letter as "a cowardly attack on the rights of free speech, free expression and free choice", adding "Courtney Love and her lawyers clearly don’t like that the film presents a compelling case for re-opening the investigation into Kurt’s death. They should respect the First Amendment and let people decide for themselves."
See also
- Kurt & Courtney, 1998 documentary on the same subject
References
- ^ Campbell, Christopher (April 8, 2014). "Soaked in Bleach Trailer: The Kurt Cobain Death Conspiracy Docudrama Starring That Guy From Lost". Film School Rejects. Austin, Texas: Reject Media. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- Orange, B. Alan (April 8, 2014). "Soaked in Bleach Trailer Examines the Death of Kurt Cobain". MovieWeb. Los Angeles: Watchr Media. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- DeVille, Chris (April 8, 2014). "Watch The Trailer For Soaked In Bleach, A Kurt Cobain Conspiracy Film With Cheesy Reenactments". New York City: Stereogum. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- Hudson, Alex (April 7, 2014). "Kurt Cobain Death Conspiracies Revisited in Soaked in Bleach Film". Exclaim!. Toronto. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- http://www.metacritic.com/movie/soaked-in-bleach
- Courtney Love Sends Cease & Desist Against Kurt Cobain Movie 'Soaked In Bleach'. deadline.com. Retrieved June 17, 2015.
