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New 'Pavements' Trailer Highlights Film's Innovative Blend of Fact and Fiction

The hybrid documentary-musical-biopic on iconic alt-rock band Pavement is set for nationwide theater release on June 6, 2025.

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Overview

  • The full-length trailer for Alex Ross Perry's 'Pavements' was released on March 24, 2025, showcasing its unique format blending documentary, musical, mockumentary, and biopic elements.
  • The film intertwines real footage from Pavement's 2022 reunion tour with fictionalized narratives, including a staged musical, a fake biopic, and a fabricated museum exhibit.
  • Joe Keery stars as Pavement frontman Stephen Malkmus, alongside a cast portraying band members and industry figures in the fictionalized segments.
  • The project critiques traditional rock documentaries while celebrating Pavement's cultural legacy and their influence on alternative rock.
  • The soundtrack will feature the band's first new song in over 25 years, adding to the anticipation surrounding the film's June 6 nationwide release.