All Things Must Pass

Everyone thinks they know what killed Tower Records: The Internet. But that's not the whole story. "All Things Must Pass" examines this iconic company's explosive trajectory, tragic demise, and legacy forged by its rebellious founder Russ Solomon.

Director: Colin Hanks

Editor: Darrin Roberts

Assistant Editor: Kristina Lyons

Film Festivals: SXSW, Seattle International Film Festival, AFI Docs Festival

“Solomon’s skills as a raconteur, the employees’ unabashed love for their work, and the constant stream of rock music playing in the background advance the film into something much more than a talking-heads documentary.”

— Austin Chronicle

“…disarmingly intimate for a film about a massive retail chain.”

— Newsweek

“Lively and loving”

— Boston Globe

All Things Must Pass

“Solomon’s skills as a raconteur, the employees’ unabashed love for their work, and the constant stream of rock music playing in the background advance the film into something much more than a talking-heads documentary.”

“…disarmingly intimate for a film about a massive retail chain.”

“Lively and loving”

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