"A lot of people thought punk style was about mohawks, safety pins, and nihilism, but it wasn't. It was about freedom and expressing it. I think that was one of the things that drew me to the punk movement."
- Don Letts -

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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.

S.P.I.T.: Squeegee Punks in Traffic

2001

Documentary

6.8/10 (IMDb)

Director:

Daniel Cross

Length:

80 min

Language:

English

Cast:

Eric Denis

The narrative unfolds from the point-of-view of a single character named Roach. As part of the filmmaking process, he's been given a camera to document his world. The footage he gets is urgent, because there's a war against squeegee kids. This documentary is from the point of view of the kids themselves, in order to provide alternative voices. Roach's camera is positioned behind 'enemy' lines: living in derelict buildings, squeegeeing for money, being hunted by police. The viewer is forced to look at the living reality of Roach and his friends: Hungry on the streets in one of the world's most prosperous countries-considered thugs, criminals, and enemies. This film shatters the windshield between Us and Them. Roach's camera acts as the hammer: hard, forceful, direct; impacting with the force of an actual life. Cross's camera documents the impact: recording the reflections of individual lives, mirrored upon the shards of flying glass.