Meet Me in the Bathroom

Meet Me in the Bathroom tells the story of how a new generation kickstarted a musical rebirth for New York City that reverberated around the world, set against the backdrop of 9/11. The documentary focuses on the early days of iconic indie rock bands like The Strokes, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, LCD Soundsystem, and Interpol, splicing together archived interviews, concerts, and home videos from band members and their families. The film explores how these artists expanded on pop experimental material, influencing a new wave of garage rock and post-punk that echoed the ever-growing recession music scene, all while navigating personal struggles and emerging as a cultural force that would change the music world forever.