Drop the Needle

Drop the Needle

2022 · 113 min · ★ 7.0 · Documentary, Music

The story of the Toronto-based record store, Play De Record, and how it became a hub for underground music lovers across Canada.

Directed by Rob Freeman · Written by Neil Acharya

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