Documentary Film Screening: Us & Them: Korean Indie Rock in a K-Pop World

Associate Professor Stephen Epstein presents the documentary film "Us & Them: Korean Indie Rock in a K-Pop World" which he co-produced with Timothy Tangherlini.

The documentary follows several of Korea's most well-known indie bands as they embarked on their first US tours. The spotlight lands in particular on Crying Nut, the endearing godfathers of Korean underground rock; the stylish RockTigers, Korea's most successful rockabilly band; and Whatever That Means..., a melodic punk band led by a married couple--bass player Trash and her American guitarist husband. The documentary's compelling portrait of the Korean indie scene offers sharp insights into a society that is in the midst of frequently dizzying change.