Overview

• The Kids in the Crowd premiered July 8 on Prime Video across more than 240 territories to mark the band’s 25th anniversary
• Directed by Didier Charrette, the film weaves unseen footage with interviews from punk figures including Mark Hoppus, Avril Lavigne, Dexter Holland, Noodles and Fat Mike
• It candidly explores Simple Plan’s early Montreal basement shows, years of label rejections and the 2020 exit of bassist David Desrosiers after misconduct allegations
• Amazon Music has released an exclusive demo of “I’m Just a Kid” ahead of the documentary’s full soundtrack launch
• As the Bigger Than You Think! North American tour continues, the band underscores its enduring friendship and DIY ethos