New Kurt Cobain Documentary Set to Premiere on BBC

The BBC has announced the upcoming release of a new documentary honoring the legacy of Kurt Cobain, set to air this Saturday night.

Titled “Kurt Cobain: Moments That Shook Music,” the 45-minute program is scheduled to commemorate the thirtieth anniversary of Cobain’s passing on April 5, 1994. Promising to shed light on the tragic moment when the Nirvana frontman took his own life, the documentary utilizes powerful and previously unseen archive footage.

A press release reveals that the documentary will provide a unique perspective on one of music history’s most shocking stories. By weaving together footage captured by local fans in Seattle and raw material from news crews reporting at the time, viewers will be given a firsthand account of the events as they unfolded.

Jonathan Rothery, Head of BBC Popular Music TV, emphasizes the documentary’s aim to demystify Cobain’s life and death, which has since become shrouded in myth and legend. Rothery explains that the documentary offers a direct portrayal of the scene, drawing on fly-on-the-wall footage filmed by those who were present.

“Kurt Cobain: Moments That Shook Music” is scheduled to premiere on BBC Two at 9:25pm this Saturday, April 13. Following the documentary, the BBC will re-air “When Nirvana Came To Britain” at 10:10pm. Additionally, viewers can enjoy highlights from Foo Fighters’ 2019 Reading & Leeds headline set, along with the band’s performance in Radio 1’s Live Lounge, starting at 11:10pm.

The documentary promises to provide fans with a poignant and insightful look into the life and legacy of Kurt Cobain, offering a fresh perspective on a seminal figure in music history.