Synopsis: Unlike other chart-topping genres, "modern punk" has become successful today not only for its hooky choruses, emotional lyrics and high energy live shows, but because it's a lifestyle. Delve into the world of modern punk: the music, the lifestyle, the fans, and the movement, as explained by the bands and the fans themselves. This is their story.Exclusive live performance, behind-the-scenes and interview footage of current bands: those hugely popular, underground, and in between. Bands discuss their music, their influences, and their past, present future. The fans: their importance to the movement and their strong connection to the bands.Explore the meaning of "DIY" and "punk rock:" how the DIY approach has enabled bands to go from playing basements to arenas, the phenomenon of "basement shows," the effect the internet has had on music, the "code of ethics" that many bands uphold as they conduct their business, indie vs. major record labels, animal rights, and a sense of community. See the lifestyle: skateboarding, tattoos, piercing, the gear, the zines, and how it relates to the scene. This will be a cool, fast-paced program; full of music, and highly entertaining and appealing to today's young music fan, yet one that will demonstrate the importance of this movement to musical history. (Commercial viability meets critical appeal). In making this film, we hope to establish further credibility and greater longevity to this scene.
Directed by: Shannon Hartman
Runtime: 1 hour 16 minutes
Release year: 2005
Studio: Egami
ASIN: B001GXI9KS (Rental) and B000O7UIZQ (Purchase)
Rights & Requirements
Rental rights: 7 day viewing period Details
Purchase rights: Stream instantly and download to 2 locations. Details
Compatible with: Mac and Windows PC online viewing, compatible instant streaming devices, TiVo DVRs. System requirements
Format: Amazon Instant Video (streaming online video and digital download)
