This Is a Film About The Black Keys

Baby, they’re howling for you. Akron, Ohio’s Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney, better known as Grammy-winning rock duo The Black Keys, get the star treatment in this adoring music doc that traces their career over 20 years, from the basements and clubs of the Midwest to arenas around the globe.The title says it all. THIS IS A FILM ABOUT THE BLACK KEYS follows Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney through the formation of their band, The Black Keys, and their incredible rise to the top of the charts. Both natives of Akron, Ohio, Pat and Dan started their modest career together with basement jam sessions on cheap recording equipment they bought themselves. After years of relentless touring in a van, they went on to reach international stardom, playing sold-out stadiums and winning multiple Grammys for their well-known hits. Celebrating their achievements, exploring their unique dynamic, and shedding an honest light on the oppressive difficulties that come with this level of fame, this documentary is a candid look behind the curtain at one of Ohio’s biggest success stories. —G.S.