American Failure

American Failure takes an in-depth look at the music scene in Boone, North Carolina, focusing on a handful local bands. At the heart of the film are five bands: Babe Haven, Galloway, Kiss it Make it Better, Educated Guess, Solastagia, and Cigarettes @ Sunset. Through a mix of full-band and individual interviews, live performances at local venues, and behind-the-scenes footage, we follow these bands as they navigate Boone’s DIY music culture before and after the COVID-19 pandemic.