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BEYOND BARRICADES

A documentary that covers the history of the political punk band Anti-Flag. The film features interviews with famous musicians such as Tom Morello, Billy Bragg, Tim McIlrath, and Brian Baker. The documentary shows the challenges and difficulties faced by those who play political music and dedicate their lives to activism.

PUNK

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

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.

RUDEBOY - THE STORY OF TROJAN RECORDS

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.

GO AGAINST THE FLOW

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.

Distorted: Reflections on Early Sydney Punk

2013

Documentary

Director:

Des Devlin

Length:

65 min

Language:

Angol

Cast:

Annie Barrett, Malcolm Baxter, Helen Carter

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Shown from the perspective of people involved in building a scene almost from scratch in the late '70s. This is not the story of a "cool" or legendary scene, but one that feels like it could have been anywhere and could've taken place in any subsequent decade. Distorted presents a collage of different kinds of people who, for whatever reason, found a community in punk, and were compelled to create something to contribute the scene. The aspect of the film that might be the most inspirational is the way everyone in it, as well as the filmmaker himself, seems to have stuck with the punk ethos to varying degrees after all these years. They are people you'd like to hang out with and hear more from, not just about the old days but about art, politics and life in general.