"The Road to Ruane" Trailer 2024

The Road to Ruane is a documentary feature directed by Scott Evans and Michael Gill about Billy Ruane, storied impresario of the 90s Boston indie music scene. Billy promoted shows and inspired cult-like followings of bands by the likes of The Lemonheads, Dinosaur Jr., Pixies, Superchunk, Buffalo Tom, Elliott Smith, Pavement, and Sonic Youth. His gracious treatment of artists set new standards in music. But underneath Billy’s exuberant cartoon-like demeanor and Harvard education, was the pain of a man with deep trauma, who struggled with bipolar disorder and substance abuse, and was confounded by the weight of an endless supply of money.

Featuring dozens of interviews with the musicians Billy championed, his friends and family, rock journalists, a substantial video archive, voicemails, and animation… The Road to Ruane will share the ups and downs, bizarre stories, and life of a man who cut deep into the hearts of the many that knew and loved him.