INTERVIEW - Brett Morgen at 'Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck' World Premiere - 2015 Sundance Film Festival

The transcript discusses the significant impact of Kurt Cobain on a generation that grew up under Reagan and Bush. It highlights the cultural shift marked by the rise of alternative music and the election of Bill Clinton. The speaker reflects on the perception of Kurt as a distant artist and emphasizes his pure artistic nature. The complexity of Kurt's character and his influence on art and media are also explored.

What was the political atmosphere during Kurt Cobain's rise to fame?

• A period of peace and prosperity

• A time of political stability

• An era dominated by Reagan and Bush

• A time of economic depression

What unexpected event occurred with the breakthrough of alternative music?

• It was banned from television

• It became mainstream

• It was ignored by the public

• It was only popular in Europe

How did Kurt Cobain's death coincide with political changes?

• It coincided with Republicans gaining Congress

• It had no impact on politics

• It resulted in a new presidential election

• It led to a Democratic majority in Congress

How is Kurt Cobain's artistic nature described?

• As a mainstream musician

• As a commercial artist

• As a pure artist

• As a political activist

What was a common misconception about Kurt Cobain during his peak?

• He was thought to be a sports enthusiast

• He was seen as a political leader

• He was viewed as a whiny white guy

• He was considered a financial expert