The Pixies’ influence on modern rock music is legendary: Kurt Cobain gave voice to the feelings of many musicians, when he admitted to
‘ripping off’ their sound for Nirvana. Their 2004 reformation did nothing to diminish their standing. Playing together for the first time since their conspicuously acrimonious break-up, 11 years earlier, their US tour drew heated critical praise, and sold out arenas across the country. Filmmakers Cantor & Galkin tagged along for the ride, and found the four members older, heavier, and still attempting to come to terms with their legacy – and each other in this intimate, affectionate profile. But these backstage intrigues are blown away by the white-hot intensity of their performances: featuring all their hits, this is a concert movie par excellence, a fitting testament to one of the greatest bands of all time.