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Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck

This documentary, authorized by the Cobain estate, utilizes footage from Cobain's childhood through adulthood to examine the Nirvana frontman's life, troubles, success, and downfall.

Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck
Official Website
Cast:

Kurt Cobain
Courtney Love
Krist Novoselic

Director:
Brett Morgen

Producer:
Brett Morgen, Danielle Renfrew Behrens

Written by:
Brett Morgen

Distributor:
HBO Documentary Films, Universal Pictures

Metacritic Score:
84

Rotten Tomatoes Score:
98%

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