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No Alternative

Play trailer Poster for No Alternative 2018,  1h 44m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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A teenager becomes determined to start his own band after Kurt Cobain's death. Meanwhile, his sister rejects the grunge lifestyle and takes on the persona of a crass gangster rapper.

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Noel Murray Los Angeles Times Mar 28, 2019
"No Alternative" is rambling, but never aimless. It's the work of an artist meticulously recreating his past, while wishing fervently he could change it. Go to Full Review
Keith Uhlich The Hollywood Reporter Jun 9, 2018
Never mind. Go to Full Review
Brian Costello Common Sense Media Apr 16, 2019
3/5
Drugs, sex, profanity in dark coming-of-age story. Go to Full Review
Adam Patterson Film Pulse Nov 25, 2018
7/10
Although some aspects of No Alternative felt a bit heavy handed in the script department, it's an accomplished film nonetheless, one that delivers a well-crafted look at youth in revolt. Go to Full Review
Bradley Gibson Film Threat Jun 18, 2018
8/10
Dickerson seamlessly blends a coming-of-age tragedy with the transitioning music scene of the mid '90's and a push for awareness of the stigma around mental illness. Go to Full Review
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Cast & Crew

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William Dickerson

Director

Michaela Cavazos

Bridget Harrison

Conor Proft

Thomas Harrison

Harry Hamlin

William Harrison

Kathryn Erbe

Maureen Harrison

Chloë Levine

Jackie O'Brien

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No Alternative

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Movie Info

Synopsis A teenager becomes determined to start his own band after Kurt Cobain's death. Meanwhile, his sister rejects the grunge lifestyle and takes on the persona of a crass gangster rapper.
Director
William Dickerson
Producer
Lydia Cedrone, Justin LaReau, Carrie LeGrand
Screenwriter
William Dickerson, Dwight Moody
Production Co
Tidal Wave Entertainment
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 2, 2019
Runtime
1h 44m
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