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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.

THE ALLINS

In 1993, GG Allin died of a heroin overdose at just 37 years old – his death became a myth, just like his life. Award-winning director Sami Saif's documentary, THE ALLINS, offers a loving and entertaining glimpse into the daily lives of the controversial singer's family, while shedding new light on the punk icon's legacy.

Gimme Something Better

The Profound, Progressive, and Occasionally Pointless History of Bay Area Punk from Dead Kennedys to Green Day

3.99/5 (Goodreads)

Writer:

Jack Boulware

Language:

English

Outside of New York and London, California's Bay Area claims the oldest continuous punk-rock scene in the world. Gimme Something Better brings this outrageous and influential punk scene to life, from the notorious final performance of the Sex Pistols, to Jello Biafra's bid for mayor, the rise of Maximum RocknRoll magazine, and the East Bay pop-punk sound that sold millions around the globe. Throngs of punks, including members of the Dead Kennedys, Avengers, Flipper, MDC, Green Day, Rancid, NOFX, and AFI, tell their own stories in this definitive account, from the innovative art-damage of San Francisco's Fab Mab in North Beach, to the still vibrant all-ages DIY ethos of Berkeley?s Gilman Street. Compiled by longtime Bay Area journalists Jack Boulware and Silke Tudor, Gimme Something Better chronicles more than two decades of punk music, progressive politics, social consciousness, and divine decadence, told by the people who made it happen.