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Punk: Attitude is a documentary by contemporary director Don Letts. The film explores the "punk" revolution, genre and following from its beginning in the mid 's up to its effect on modern rock music and other genres.

Punk attitude documentary full biography Punk: Attitude - A film by Don Letts Review by Travis Becker Attempts to encapsulate the vastness of Punk Rock capitalized throughout this piece, because let's face it, it's a proper noun throughout its now lengthy history have all fallen well short of the mark. Is it a musical genre or a cultural movement? A hairstyle or the very essence of DIY? Don Letts, original punk biographer, DJ and musician, in his film, Punk: Attitude sums it up just perfectly with that film's very title. Punk is an attitude and, as he puts it himself, "part of an ongoing movement of counterculture.

The cast is a veritable list of alternative musicians and directors offering their opinions on what may have been the largest music revolution ever.

The film was officially released on the 25th of April at the Tribeca Film Festival in the U.S.A. Reviews have generally been favorable with an average of - 4 stars with many people commenting on the accuracy and approach of the film.

Plot

The film begins showing the roots of punk music with many views on various artists and genres who accentuated the beginning of the genre, like the MC5 and the Velvet Underground.

Punk attitude documentary full biography video Related e. Wikipedia Wiktionary Shop. Punk: Attitude is a documentary by contemporary director Don Letts. The film explores the "punk" revolution , genre and following from its beginning in the mid 's up to its effect on modern rock music and other genres. The cast is a veritable list of alternative musicians and directors offering their opinions on what may have been the largest music revolution ever.

Punk: Attitude then proceeds chronologically to sort through the various artists and alumni who were central to the movement, drawing light on the general idea or "Attitude" of the punk movement, which spoke out for a generation. Bands such as The Ramones, The Stooges, The Clash and The Sex Pistols feature prominently throughout.

The movie offers a canvas of praise and respect given from many interviewees as these bands are heralded commonly as the beginning of Punk progressively through the movie. Rare footage of concerts and personal accounts of gigs and band meetings highlight the aggression and destructive entities with surprising accuracy. The movie wraps up by emphasizing the influence that punk has on modern music.

Punk attitude documentary full biography youtube Punk rock, with its raw energy, DIY ethos, and unapologetic attitude, has left an indelible mark on the music and cultural landscape. In this article, we delve into three must-see documentaries that encapsulate the rebellious spirit and…. In this article, we delve into three must-see documentaries that encapsulate the rebellious spirit and untamed energy of punk rock, taking you on a journey through the subculture that reshaped music forever. With an up-close and personal approach, the documentary captures the raw intensity and confrontational nature of the era. It features electrifying performances from iconic bands like Black Flag, X, Germs, and Circle Jerks, offering a front-row seat to the chaos and creative explosion that defined the movement.

Cast

One of the film's celebrated attributes comes in the form of its cast, showcasing the who's who of Punk Rock/Alternative culture contemporaries like Henry Rollins, Captain Sensible, Jim Jarmusch, Mick Jones, Jello Biafra, and Darryl Jenifer.

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