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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

PUNK UNDER COMMUNIST REGIME

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”.

...AND OUT COMES THE WOLF

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.

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.

Sonic Revolution

A Celebration of the MC5

2003

Documentary

6.6/10 (IMDb)

Director:

Dom Phillips

Writer:

Dom Phillips

Length:

56 min

Language:

English

Cast:

Michael Davis, Wayne Kramer, Fred 'Sonic' Smith, Dennis Thompson Self, Rob Tyner

Sonic Revolution: A Celebration of the MC5 captures the 2003 reunion and London concert of the legendary Detroit rock band, MC5. The documentary follows the surviving members as they return to the stage together more than thirty years after their breakup to celebrate their career and musical legacy. Alongside concert footage, archival materials and reminiscences recall the history of MC5, one of the most influential and rebellious rock bands of the late sixties. The film explores the band's political and cultural impact and how they inspired subsequent generations of punk and hard rock. Many renowned musicians join the celebratory performance to pay tribute to MC5. Sonic Revolution is both a concert film and a documentary, serving as a fitting tribute to one of rock history's most influential cult bands.