In 2024, the long-thought-lost 16mm reels of Tom Petty in Cameron Crowe’s first film, HEARTBREAKERS BEACH PARTY, were finally found. The classic ‘80s documentary captures Tom Petty and the band in 1982-1983 as they finish, promote, and tour around the Long After Dark album (their final with legendary producer Jimmy Iovine). After its initial airing on MTV in 1983, the film was deemed too experimental and abruptly pulled from the air. In the more than 40 years since, it has become folklore to fans, musicians, and within the entertainment industry – even credited with inspiring scenes in SPINAL TAP. The highly-anticipated and fully remastered HEARTBREAKERS BEACH PARTY is a fun, candid, fast-paced, and musically rich ride with America’s greatest rock 'n' roll band, a time capsule of the dawn of the MTV era, and a rare and shining glimpse into Tom Petty’s lasting creative genius.
Tom Petty: Heartbreakers Beach Party (2024)
Directed by Cameron Crowe
Genres - Documentary |
Release Date - Oct 17, 2024 |
Run Time - 84 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - NR
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1982-1983, Creative Genius, Experimental Film, Found Reels, HEARTBREAKERS BEACH PARTY, Jimmy Iovine, Long After Dark Album, Lost Film, Mtv, MTV Airplay, MTV Era, Music History, Music Industry Folklore, Music Promotion, Remastered, Rock 'n' Roll Band, Spinal Tap, Tour
Alternate Titles
Tom Petty: Fiesta de la playa de Heartbreakers
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Tom Petty: Heartbreakers Beach Party
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