CHRIS CORNELL Documentary Produced By BRAD PITT's Film 45 Company In The Works
February 14, 2019, 5 years ago
According to Variety, A new documentary film centered on the life of Soundgarden and Audioslave frontman Chris Cornell is in the works. The film will be produced by Cornell’s widow, Vicky, along with Brad Pitt and Peter Berg’s Film 45 production company, which focuses on non-scripted entertainment and branded content. Berg (Lone Survivor, Deepwater Horizon) will direct.
Chris Cornell’s "When Bad Does Good" won the Grammy for Best Rock Performance at the 61st Grammy Awards, which were handed out in Los Angeles, California on February 10th.
Cornell died on May 18th, 2017 after a show in Detroit. He was 52. His death was ruled a suicide.
I Am The Highway: A Tribute To Chris Cornell took place on January 16th at The Forum in Los Angeles, California. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the show featured performances from Melvins, Foo Fighters, Josh Homme, and Metallica, as well as appearances from Cornell's former bandmates in Soundgarden, Audioslave and Temple Of The Dog.
Other artists lending their talents included Tim McIlrath (Rise Against), Taylor Momsen (The Pretty Reckless), Perry Farrell (Jane's Addiction), and Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath).
Fan-filmed video footage can be found below: