Kurt Cobain Documentary to Premiere on HBO in May

Posted by RiffYou On January 09, 2015 0 Comment

The highly anticipated, fully authorized documentary, Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck, will premiere May 4 on HBO. The film will provide “no-holds-barred access to Cobain’s archives, home to his never-before-seen home movies, recordings, artwork, photography, journals, demos, personal archives and songbooks.”

Last month, many jumped to conclusions when the film’s director Brett Morgen told The Hollywood Reporter that Cobain’s widow Courtney Love didn’t have any editorial control over his work.

To extinguish any lasting flames out there, Morgen released the following statement through HBO to clarify Love’s involvement, and further ensure that people know how much of an integral role she had in bringing Cobain’s story to life.

“Courtney Love first came to me with the idea for Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck in 2007,” explained Morgen. “She was hoping to make a film that revealed a deeper understanding of Kurt than had been depicted in the media. While several parties control rights to Kurt’s music, Courtney and her daughter, are the sole rights holders to Kurt’s belongings, which are used quite readily throughout the film.

“In granting me access to his possessions, Courtney gave me permission to use the items in any manner I deemed appropriate for the film,” he continued. “She never asked for any editorial involvement. In today’s age, and particularly when making a film on a public figure, it is virtually unheard of to grant this kind of access to a filmmaker. And for that I will always be grateful. The trust that has been invested in me by Courtney, Frances [Bean], and Kurt’s immediate family has been crucial in allowing me to paint a portrait of Kurt that is both honest, unflinching, empathetic, and effecting.”

Well, that sure clears things up. And hey, at least she is not bringing her theatrical singing ‘talents’ to the production.