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The Smart Studios Story

8.020161h 21mMovieDocumentary

The post-70’s explosion of independent music in America has many traceable roots, each with a compelling story. One of its most significant has never been told until now. Drawing on never-before-seen archival footage, in-depth-interviews…

DirectorWendy Schneider
ProducerKerry P. Brown

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Cast · Directed by Wendy Schneider

DGDave Grohl
Dave Grohl
BCBilly Corgan
Billy Corgan
SMShirley Manson
Shirley Manson
BVButch Vig
Butch Vig

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The Smart Studios Story is streaming on Qello Concerts by Stingray in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, The Smart Studios Story is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Qello Concerts by Stingray.

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