Reel Around The Fountain: The Smiths on Tour 1984

About This Movie

Reel Around The Fountain captures a slice of The Smiths during their 1984 tour, offering an intimate glimpse into the band’s world that you don’t often see. Shot by Grant Showbiz and his crew, it features a mix of stage performances, soundchecks, and candid backstage moments. The atmosphere is raw, almost like a fly-on-the-wall experience, drawing you into the unique vibe of the time. There’s this almost nostalgic quality to the footage, a kind of bittersweet reflection of both their success and the fleeting nature of the moment. The pacing meanders slightly, allowing you to soak in the details, the interactions, and the palpable energy. It's obviously made for those who were there, but it has its own charm for collectors who appreciate the deeper layers of music history.

Unique backstage accessIntimate performancesA time capsule of the 80s music scene