Product Details

• Actors: Laurence Fishburne, Ice-T, Gwen Stefani, Flea, Branford Marsalis
• Directors: Chris Metzler, Lev Anderson
• Format: Anamorphic, Color, NTSC, Widescreen
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Cinema Guild
• DVD Release Date: February 21, 2012
• Run Time: 107 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (61 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B006QXT4S4
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #89,613 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The Los Angeles-born-and-bred band Fishbone, which delivered a bracing combination of rock, funk, punk, and ska, was one of the brightest lights of late-eighties alternative rock. This perceptive, plainspoken, frequently gripping documentary by Lev Anderson and Chris Metzler both measures the wattage of the band s early years and traces, with a mix of wisdom and sadness, the long fade. Narrated by Laurence Fishburne, and featuring interviews with other eighties-rock veterans (including Les Claypool, of Primus; Vernon Reid, of Living Colour; and Flea, of the Red Hot Chili Peppers), the film paints a portrait of a band that never became as big as it should have, and suggests that its failure was due both to internal dissension and to the stubborn conservatism of the record industry in matters of race, genre, and vision. The core of the film is the long professional marriage between the bassist and singer Norwood Fisher and the saxophonist and singer Angelo Moore. Like many African-American teen-agers, they were bused into predominantly white and affluent neighborhoods, and they made music as perceptive outsiders trying to understand their surroundings and to preserve their identity. Many bands have a might-have-been story, but few have a story that reflects such rich and paradoxical ideas" --Ben Greeman, New Yorker

Product Description

EVERYDAY SUNSHINE is a documentary about the band Fishbone, musical pioneers who have been rocking on the margins of pop culture for the past 25 years. From the streets of South Central-Los Angeles and the competitive Hollywood music scene of the 1980's, the band rose to prominence, only to fall apart when on the verge of "making it."

Laurence Fishburne narrates EVERYDAY SUNSHINE, an entertaining cinematic journey into the personal lives of this unique Black rock band, an untold story of fiercely individual artists in their quest to reclaim their musical legacy while debunking the myths of young Black men from urban America. Highlighting the parallel journeys of a band and their city, EVERYDAY SUNSHINE explores the personal and cultural forces that gave rise to California's legendary Black punk sons that continue to defy categories and expectations.

At the heart of Fishbone's story is lead singer Angelo Moore and bassist Norwood Fisher who show how they keep the band rolling, out of pride, desperation and love for their art. To overcome money woes, family strife, and the strain of being aging Punk rockers on the road, Norwood and Angelo are challenged to re-invent themselves in the face of dysfunction and ghosts from a painful past

SPECIAL FEATURES include:
· Audio Commentary with filmmakers & the band
· Deleted Scenes
· Interview Outtakes with Fishbone and Rock Stars
· Unreleased Archives - Photos and Concert Footage from the early years and today
· Fishbone live at the closing of the legendary punk rock club CBGBs
· Special Featurettes
· Rare Dr. Madd Vibe Poetry
· Music Video
· Animation Storyboards from the film
· Theatrical Trailer

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Documentary on the 'bone January 21, 2012

By olflatop

Format:DVD

This was a really great film and does and excellent job at telling the story of the formation of this seminal L.A. band through early years and up to the point of the split of the original lineup. The movie tells the story of the musical path they have blazed and the trials and tribulations of staying true to their vision without compromise.

The only thing I wish it would have covered is everything that they've done since then as they've soldiered on through a few lineup and record label changes, and still continue on to today.

But I see why they had to stop where they did as the movie covers the subject in such great detail that it would have made a 3+ hour flick. Great film making and highly entertaining whether you're a fan of the band or not. This film just might make you one.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Best movie of 2011 January 21, 2012

By FishboneLive.org

Format:DVD

According to RottenTomatoes.com, this is simply the best movie of 2011. Directors Anderson and Metzler manage the tour de force of making a documentary focussing on an obscure yet incredibly influential Los Angeles rockband, Fishbone (Crazy Glue, Fishbone's latest record) and at the same time amking it relevant for all audiences. The movie addresses the racial history of Los Angeles, brotherhood and its limits, creative processes,... while staying true to the uniqueness of the band. A must see !

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Ska/Punk is NOT Dead... March 2, 2012

By Anji

Format:DVD

This documentary is a must see for any music lover that enjoys hearing about the history of how a band gets started and how music is created. Musicians have many different influences and it's interesting to learn about how a band like Fishbone (who is so unique) was formed, and why they did what they did, and continue to do so. In an age where real, true art is lacking and pseudo musicians are thriving, it's refreshing to see people who take their craft seriously, through all the adversity and difficulties musicians face in the music business. You have musicians, and then you have designers of music. The members of Fishbone are designers. Although they do not have millions of dollars from record sales, or a billion fans, they have the respect of their peers, and that is nothing short of honorable.