Directed by Alice Gu (The Donut King)
Produced by Alice Gu, Jose Nuñez, Robert Fyvolent, and David Dinerstein (Summer of Soul)
Featuring Aaron Dessner, Jackson Browne, Andrew Bird, Jim James, Carrie Brownstein, Rodrigo Amarante, Madison Cunningham, Phoebe Bridgers, Perfume Genius, Blake Mills
Los Angeles luthier (manufacturer of string instruments), Reuben Cox, channels his instinct and artistic intuition in building custom guitars sought after by some of rock’s most acclaimed and respected artists. Reuben’s guitars have been described with reference to “Excalibur”, as if they are personalized musical weapons designed to unlock creativity. Music that currently resonates around the world has been written by incredible musicians with these instruments in hand. Alice Gu’s intimate documentary REALLY GOOD REJECTS sits down with musical legends like Jackson Browne, Carrie Brownstein, Aaron Dessner of The National, Jim James of My Morning Jacket, Phoebe Bridgers, Andrew Bird, Jeff Tweedy of Wilco, and Perfume Genius. Artists who all have one thing in common – Reuben Cox’s creations. As these stars share their wisdom on songwriting, how guitars manifest personality, and the joys of creative innovation, Gu documents a warm and wonderful exploration of the role of music in the human experience.
Director: Alice Gu
Executive Producer: Miwa Okumura, Mark Abellera
Producer: Alice Gu, Jose Nuñez, Robert Fyvolent, David Dinerstein
Cinematographer: Tobin Oldach
Editor: Mark Imgrund
Music: Peter Lauridsen
Principal Cast: Aaron Dessner, Jackson Browne, Andrew Bird, Jim James, Carrie Brownstein, Rodrigo Amarante, Madison Cunningham, Phoebe Bridgers, Perfume Genius, Blake Mills
Additional Credits: Music Supervisor: Liza Richardson
