New Documentary Drops the Needle On Stories Attached to Record Collections

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to filmmaker Danielle Beverly and record store owner Rick Wojcik about the new documentary DUSTY GROOVE: THE SOUND OF TRANSITION.

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WDCB's Gary ZIdek takes a closer look at the new documentary DUSTY GROOVE: THE SOUND OF TRANSITION.

“This film was a collection of stories, akin to a record of songs. Each story is like its own song (on an album).” - Filmmaker Danielle Beverly talking about the format of her new documentary DUSTY GROOVE: THE SOUND OF TRANSITION.

Danielle Beverly, director and producer of DUSTY GROOVE: THE SOUND OF TRANSITION.

A new Chicago-centric documentary offers a candid look at the personal stories often attached to peoples’ record collections. The film, titled DUSTY GROOVE: THE SOUND OF TRANSITION, follows record store owner Rick Wojcik as he travels to meet with people looking to sell their vinyl collections. The focus is on the intimate stories that come from the potential record sellers, who are each parting with their collections for different reasons.

Dusty Groove owner Rick Wojcik digging in the crates at a record store in Tokyo Japan. Photo credit: Danielle Beverly

“I think it’s a really nice love letter to Chicago as much as it is to vinyl and to the people that buy vinyl.” - Dusty Groove owner Rick Wojcik on his reaction to seeing the finished version of Danielle Beverly’s documentary.

Stacks of records waiting to be shelved at Dusty Groove

DUSTY GROOVE: THE SOUND OF TRANSITION will have its Chicago premiere Friday February 28 at the Chicago Cultural Center. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with Beverly and some documentary participants.

You can find more information about DUSTY GROOVE: THE SOUND OF TRANSITION and Danielle Beverly’s work here. And get details about the Chicago premiere of the documentary here.