Out Of Obscurity, Into Oblivion: A Film About The Numbers Band
A Film by Jason Prufer
Out of Obscurity, Into Oblivion is a raw, immersive cinéma vérité rock documentary chronicling the enduring legacy of Kent, Ohio’s legendary The Numbers Band. An epic musical journey from the depths of the Midwest, 15-60-75 (also known as The Numbers Band) have played without pause for over half a century. Their story collides with the Blues, the Kent State shootings, DEVO, Chrissie Hynde, and more.
Blending electrifying live performances with rare archival footage and firsthand accounts, the film captures a band that has remained fiercely independent while shaping the sound and spirit of Northeast Ohio’s underground music scene. From smoky clubs to seismic cultural moments, their story unfolds as both a meditation on longevity and a testament to artistic integrity.
This film takes you inside their music and their myth, offering a front-row seat to one of America’s most uncompromising underground bands. At once intimate and expansive, Out of Obscurity, Into Oblivion is not just a portrait of a band, but a living document of a place, a time, and decades of shape shifting artistry.
