27th Chicago Underground Film Festival

Dusty Groove: The Sound of Transition (with Baba Sura)

Expired November 22, 2020 1:00 AM
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Iconic Chicago record store Dusty Groove has been buying vinyl collections for over 20 years. But how can one put a price tag on something so personal as another’s music? Owner and Vinyl Buyer Rick Wojcik walks us into the homes – and stories – of strangers, digging their jazz, soul and hip hop records, buying their once-prized possessions. Each seller shares a common reason: they face a major life transition. The documentary is a collection of intimate narratives, akin to a record album of songs. About love, loss, and our deep connection to music.


"While filming in a Japan record store with Dusty Groove owner and vinyl buyer Rick Wojcik, he casually pulled a record out of the stacks and handed it to me. On it was a sticker from Reckless Records, the store where we both met decades ago as employees. Records are artifacts that circulate around the world, finding new owners. And sometimes they find their way back to those who sold them in the first place." - Danielle Beverly

  • Year
    2019
  • Runtime
    85 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Filmmaker
    Danielle Beverly