City/Ruins

About This Movie

City/Ruins is a raw glimpse into the gritty underbelly of Cleveland's industrial music scene. Clocking in at over two hours, it offers a collage of interviews that feel deeply personal, like you're eavesdropping on conversations that matter. The film captures this unique atmosphere, interspersing talking heads with live performances from about 20 acts that dabble in industrial and harsh noise. The pacing is deliberately unhurried, allowing each story to breathe, revealing the struggles and triumphs of the scene since the early '90s. The visuals are almost documentary-esque, a bit rough around the edges but perfectly suited to the subject matter. It's distinctive in how it melds audio and visual chaos while still delivering an oral history of a subculture that deserves recognition.

Industrial music cultureCleveland scene historyUnique interview format