"The essence of rock is self-expression, self-realization, doing what you want to do. The punk rock era helped me find myself. When it started and everyone grabbed a guitar, I wanted to grab something too, but the stage was full, so I grabbed a Super 8 camera and became a filmmaker." - Don Letts -
Based on the novel by Glen Matlock, a founding member of the Sex Pistols and co-writer of ten of the twelve iconic songs on their sole studio album, 'NEVER MIND THE BOLLOCKS'. Matlock details the mindset of early 70s Britain and reveals a trove of secrets
A four-part American documentary series. Each episode focuses on a different era, from the protopunk movement of the '60s to the present day, providing a comprehensive overview of the evolution and impact of punk. The series not only showcases the musical revolution but also the rebellious spirit and creative energy that inspired generations and continues to have a tangible effect on pop culture.
The Godfathers of Hardcore explores the story of Roger Miret and Vinnie Stigma, defining figures of hardcore punk – offering a glimpse into how they shaped the music scene at the forefront of Agnostic Front.
The film RUDEBOY presents the story of the legendary Trojan Records with archive footage, interviews, and narrative elements, showcasing a key player in the cultural revolution on British dancefloors in the late '60s and early '70s.
Late seventies, Poland. In a backwater town, Ustrzyki Dolne, a few teenagers form a punk rock band under the influence of the Sex Pistols. When Radio Free Europe starts a program for them following their letter, the communist secret service also takes notice of their rebellion. An officer makes it clear to them: Ustrzyki Dolne is not London, there will be no punk here.
Positive Force
More Than a Witness
2014
Documentary
7.9/10 (IMDb)
Director:
Robin Bell
Length:
69 min
Language:
English
Cast:
Ian MacKaye, Jello Biafra, Dave Grohl, Penny Rimbaud, Kevin Seconds
Robin Bell's feature-length documentary masterfully blends rare archival footage (including electrifying performances by bands like Fugazi, Bikini Kill, Rites of Spring, Nation of Ulysses, and Anti-Flag) with fresh interviews with Positive Force activists. The film features movement co-founder Mark Andersen and Jenny Toomey (Simple Machines), as well as legendary supporters like Ian MacKaye, Jello Biafra, Dave Grohl, Ted Leo, and Riot Grrrl founders Kathleen Hanna and Allison Wolfe. Spanning three decades, 'More Than A Witness' traces the group's history from its beginnings, through the creation of their legendary community house and FBI harassment, to the rise of a vibrant underground scene that eventually broke into the mainstream amidst debates over the movement's means and ends. In the spirit of punk, Positive Force approached issues like homelessness, hunger, racism, corporate globalization, sexism, homophobia, war, and gentrification with creative, 'do-it-yourself' (DIY) methods and radical critique, all while grappling with its own internal conflicts and divergent visions for the future.

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