Dusty Groove: The Sound of Transition

Iconic Chicago record store Dusty Groove has been buying vinyl collections for over 20 years. But how can one put a price tag on something so personal as another’s music? Owner and Vinyl Buyer Rick Wojcik walks us into the homes – and stories – of strangers, digging their jazz, soul and hip hop records, buying their once-prized possessions. Each seller shares a common reason: they face a major life transition. The documentary is a collection of intimate narratives, akin to a record album of songs. About love, loss, and our deep connection to music.

Director/Producer/Camera/Sound:

Danielle Beverly

Editor:

Adam Kurnitz

Editor and Story Consultant:

Marco Williams

“engrossing and warmhearted…3 1/2 of 4 stars” – Richard Roeper, Sun-Times

“The perfect film…about what we keep, what we let go and why music always matters.” – South Arts

“touching” – The WOLF Internet Radio

“moving” – St. Louis International Film Festival

“Directed with a heart full of soul” – @KQEDarts

“…a lot more than a story about vinyl” – Block Club Chicago

“…does a great job of getting at the complexity of the world of records” – Medea Research Lab, Malmo University

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Screening History

Dusty Groove: The Sound of Transition – Chicago IL (bonus screening!)
Third Space Chicago | October 14, 2021

Dusty Groove: The Sound of Transition – Normal IL
The Normal Theater | August 7, 2021

Dusty Groove: The Sound of Transition – Evanston IL
Eiden Park, Evanston IL | July 31, 2021

Dusty Groove: The Sound of Transition – Downers Grove IL
Windy City Records | July 30, 2021

Dusty Groove: The Sound of Transition – Chicago IL
Archie's Cafe | July 28, 2021

Dusty Groove: The Sound of Transition in McHenry IL (indoor screening)
Siren Records | July 23, 2021

Dusty Groove: The Sound of Transition – Eastover SC
Eastover Community Garden | July 18, 2021

Dusty Groove: The Sound of Transition – Nashville TN
Nashville TN | July 15, 2021

Dusty Groove: The Sound of Transition – Michigan City IN
Static Age | July 14, 2021

Chicago Underground Film Festival
virtual screening | November 20, 2020

Macon Film Festival
Macon, GA (virtual) | August 29, 2020

Macon Film Festival
Macon, GA (virtual) | August 13, 2020

University Film & Video Association 74th conference
UFVA virtual conference | July 30, 2020

Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival
Sebastopol Brent Auditorium | March 28, 2020

South Georgia Film Festival
Student Union - Valdosta State Student University | March 7, 2020

Chicago Premiere!
Chicago Cultural Center | February 28, 2020

Dusty Groove: The Sound of Transition at St. Louis Film Festival
The Stage at KDHX | November 9, 2019

Southern Circuit – Dusty Groove: The Sound of Transition
University of West Georgia | October 14, 2019

Dusty Groove: The Sound of Transition at Malmo University
Malmo University | September 23, 2019

Southern Circuit – Dusty Groove: The Sound of Transition
The Evelyn Burrow Museum | September 15, 2019

Southern Circuit – Dusty Groove: The Sound of Transition
Hapeville, Georgia | September 14, 2019

Southern Circuit – Dusty Groove: The Sound of Transition
North Central Louisiana Arts Council, Ruston, Louisiana | September 12, 2019

Southern Circuit – Dusty Groove: The Sound of Transition
Bologna Performing Arts Center, Cleveland, Mississippi | September 10, 2019

Dusty Groove: The Sound of Transition at SF DocFest
Roxie Theater | June 10, 2019

Dusty Groove: The Sound of Transition World Premiere SF DocFest
Roxie Theater | June 8, 2019

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