“To err is human… to air guitar, divine.” In the vein of cult classics like This is Spinal Tap and Office Space, Air Guitar Nation is a hilarious look at two aspiring rock stars locked in an epic battle to become “the greatest air guitarist in the world.”
Throughout 2007, Docurama’s first theatrical release has been on a raucous world tour, picking up festival awards and starry-eyed groupies wherever it screens. From an “Audience Award” at Austin’s SXSW to “Best Documentary” at the Whistler Film Festival, “Official Selections” at the Tribeca, Woodstock and Edinbugh International Film Festivals and more, one might feel the encore could go on forever.
But now, following its triumphant and critically acclaimed 40+ market theatrical run, the film called “slick” and “hilarious” by The Village Voice will finally be available for those who like to rock, moshing its way into stores on DVD August 28 for the suggested retail price of $26.95. A battle of naked ambition played out on the national and, ultimately, world stage, Air Guitar Nation chronicles the birth of the US Air Guitar Championships as legions of aspiring rock stars live out their dreams on a quest to become the world champion in a strange world where musical ability plays second fiddle to virtual virtuosity. As the film unspools, two air guitarists on the rise strum and strut their way towards glory and the coveted national title. C. Diddy (David Jung), a samurai warrior clad in a “Hello Kitty” breast plate and red kimono, emerges as an early favorite. But his arch nemesis from New York’s Lower East Side, Björn Türoque (Dan Crane), is not far behind. While C. Diddy threatens to unleash his self-professed “Asian Fury” on his competitors, Björn vows to take Diddy down. And, as the film reaches its climax with the future of Air in the balance; will Björn’s technical prowess, stage presence, and airness be enough to take him to the top, or will C. Diddy conquer all to become America’s first supreme being of Air-Guitar? Last stop on the road to World Air Guitar Champion is Oulu, Finland – well-known mecca of international air guitar – where the American contingent not only competes against the world’s best for the title, but discovers the inner meaning of the air guitar motto, “Make Air, Not War.” Full of triumph and disappointment, patriotic spirit and political tension – and, of course, invisible guitars – Air Guitar Nation and filmmaker Alexandra Lipsitz take audiences on an inspiring, exhilarating, and ultimately hilarious journey that delves deep to uncover what it truly takes to become the best in the world. The ready-to-rock Air Guitar Nation DVD includes the original hilarious documentary in 5.1 Surround Sound, plus nearly an hour of bonus features including never-before-seen deleted scenes, behind-the-scenes footage, additional air guitar performances, "Where Are They Now" updates , and more.
Air Guitar Nation is now available for pre-order at Amazon . As of yet, there is not a release date for the UK. Visit the DVD database for more information.
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