Monday Morning Maybe

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The Joy of the Guitar Riff

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2014 | 60 min | Documentary, Music

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Great for people who'll be humming afterwards and people who love a true story told well. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top. Same wavelength as The Last Waltz.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
Well paced for a documentary, at 1 hr. Done before bedtime.
What might put you off
Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.

Traces the history and mechanics of the guitar riff over 60 years from the 1950s, from Chuck Berry through Hank Marvin, Black Sabbath and others to the White Stripes. Featuring interviews with some of the core arbiters of change and new techniques.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

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  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Sam Bridger

  • Chuck BerrySelf (archive footage)
  • Ritchie BlackmoreSelf (archive footage)
  • Lita FordSelf
  • Robert FrippSelf
  • Tony IommiSelf
  • Dave DaviesSelf
  • Kelley DealSelf
  • Ryan JarmanSelf
  • Joan JettSelf
  • Lauren LaverneSelf - Narrator (voice)