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Cobain Isn't Curt in New Documentary

Nirvana leader opens up on life and Love in unheard interviews

By Matt Cantor,  Newser Staff

Posted Mar 21, 2008 4:07 PM CDT

(Newser) – A new documentary tells the story of Kurt Cobain’s life in the singer’s own words, the Independent reports. Kurt Cobain: About a Son, on DVD this month, is constructed around 25 hours of previously unreleased interviews of the Nirvana frontman by journalist Michael Azerrad. Cobain, who committed suicide in 1994, speaks openly about his band, his marriage, and his childhood.

“I don't think I'd ever heard his voice that much,” one music journalist says. "He really did wear his heart on his sleeve." Cobain criticizes his bandmates over songwriting-credit disagreements, chats about stealing pot from his mom, and discusses his wife, Courtney Love: “She made me feel like a rebel.”

Director AJ Schnack, co-producer Michael Azerrad and co-composer Steve Fisk of the film 'Kurt Cobain: About A Son' pose in the portrait studio at the AFI FEST November 4 2006 in Hollywood, California.
Director AJ Schnack, co-producer Michael Azerrad and co-composer Steve Fisk of the film 'Kurt Cobain: About A Son' pose in the portrait studio at the AFI FEST November 4 2006 in Hollywood, California.   (Getty Images)
Young Kurt Cobain is seen in this school photo distributed at his memorial service.
Young Kurt Cobain is seen in this school photo distributed at his memorial service.   (Wikimedia Commons)
An undated file photo shows Nirvana lead singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain performing on stage. Cobain committed suicide at his home in Seattle on April 8, 1994.
An undated file photo shows "Nirvana" lead singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain performing on stage. Cobain committed suicide at his home in Seattle on April 8, 1994.   (AP Photo)
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