Alex Ross Perry's 'Pavements' Blends Documentary, Musical, and Biopic

The film, premiering at the Venice Film Festival, captures the essence of indie-rock band Pavement through a multi-faceted narrative approach.

'Pavements' features a mix of archival footage, fictional biopic elements, and a jukebox musical.
Joe Keery stars as Stephen Malkmus in a parody biopic within the film.
The project was inspired by Pavement's 2022 reunion tour and their evolving cultural significance.
The film includes a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the 'Slanted! Enchanted!' musical.
Director Alex Ross Perry aimed to reflect Pavement's ironic and sincere artistic style.