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I Need That Record , a new documentary aims to look at the problems facing independent record stores throughout North America. The film focuses on why over 3000 independent record stores have closed across the U.S. in the past decade. The film uses found footage, expository voice over, talking head interviews with artists, musicians, retail owners, and animation to tell the story. The film also features commentary from many notable figures including Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth/ Ecstatic Peace! Label, Ian Mackaye of Dischord Records Fugazi/Minor Threat/Teen Idles, Chris Frantz of the [...]