"- What's your opinion on today's punk? - There's no such thing anymore. This thing happened in the 70s... it's history. You have to move on. Anyone who imitates this thing in the 90s is an idiot. You should be doing your own thing and stop imitating your grandfather." - John Lydon -
A brutally honest documentary chronicling four decades of NOFX’s career, exploring the music, chaos, and contradictions behind one of punk rock’s most outspoken bands. Through firsthand accounts and unseen moments, the film reveals a story that is as reckless and funny as it is personal.
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
Documentary about the Slovenian punk movement (1977–1985): the rebellion of high school bands against the Yugoslav communist regime. As Tito was dying, an explosive counterculture emerged in Ljubljana, which the authorities tried to crush through repression and the infamous “Nazi punk affair”.
A group of youths band together to break out of their hopeless small town. The story is inspired by Rancid and the '90s East Bay punk scene.
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.
Fat Mike closes the story of NOFX in a documentary
"40 Years of Fuckin’ Up" is not a nostalgia film, but a raw documentary about the final period of NOFX.

According to Fat Mike, "40 Years of Fuckin’ Up" is not a classic band documentary. The NOFX frontman originally felt the first version was too serious and too dark, so he spent months recutting the film using old archival footage and interviews. The final result doesn't focus on the band's successes, but rather on the process of falling apart. The film contains many botched concert moments, onstage arguments, and tension, particularly surrounding the deterioration of Fat Mike and Eric Melvin's relationship. According to Mike, it was a conscious decision not to try to explain or correct the criticisms about him. He preferred to leave in the uncomfortable parts to keep the film honest.



The documentary also touches on more personal topics, including Fat Mike's relationship to gender expression and fetish culture. According to him, one of the most important moments of the film was when his daughter felt after the premiere that she had truly seen him for who he is. "40 Years of Fuckin’ Up" will not be put on streaming platforms, it will not be available on the internet and it may not even be released on DVD. Fat Mike is thinking more about theatrical screenings, where fans can watch the film together. Meanwhile, he is also working on several new projects, including new music, a musical, and his own vodka brand.

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