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Jello Biafra

Jello Biafra

Jello Biafra (born Eric Reed Boucher; June 17, 1958) is an American musician, spoken word artist and leading figure of the Green Party of the United States. Biafra first gained attention as the lead singer and songwriter for San Francisco punk rock band Dead Kennedy's. After his time with the band concluded, he took over the influential independent record label Alternative Tentacles, which he had co-founded in 1979 with Dead Kennedy's bandmate East Bay Ray. Although now focused primarily on spoken word art, he has continued as a musician in numerous collaborations.

Politically, Biafra is a member of the Green Party of the United States and actively supports various political causes. He ran for the party's Presidential nomination in 2000, finishing second two Ralph Nader. He is an anarchist who advocates direct action and pranksterism in the name of political causes. Biafra is known to use absurdist media tactics, in the leftist tradition of the Yippies, two highlight issues of civil rights and social justice.

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Something Better Change (2024)

These days, there's a lot of talk about outsiders in politics, but very few people can claim outsider status like Joe Keithley, punk legend turned a dedicated environmentalist and city councilor. Something Better Change follows Keithley's absolutely fascin ...

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Solvent (2024)

While searching for Nazi documents in an Austrian farmhouse, a team of experts uncovers a hidden secret buried in its bowels. American expatriate Gunner S. Holbrook becomes obsessed with solving the mystery, and as his sanity wanes, he must confront an ins ...

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Born to Be Wild: The Story of Steppenwolf (2024)

Steppenwolf is one of the most legendary and at the same time most enigmatic bands in the history of rock music. On the border between mainstream and psychedelic underground, their song "Born to Be Wild" became the anthem of an entire generation. The new, ...

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Hacking at Leaves (2024)

Hacking at Leaves documents artist and hazmat-suit aficionado Johannes Grenzfurthner as he attempts to come to terms with the United States' colonial past, Navajo tribal history, and the hacker movement. The story hones in on a small tinker space in Durang ...

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Cover Your Ears (2023)

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Sound of the Surf (2022)

In the 1960's, surf music was born in southern California and quickly became a global cultural phenomenon. From the original pioneers to those who revolutionized it, surf music's influence helped to shape an entire generation. Journey back in time with ori ...

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Sound of the Surf (2022)

Over 50 years ago, rock and roll fell in love with the sport of surfing and from that serendipitous moment, surf music was born. ...

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The Mojo Manifesto: The Life and Times of Mojo Nixon (2022)

On a bicycle trip across the country, a young Neill Kirby McMillan Jr. experiences The Mojo Revelation and becomes Mojo Nixon. After teaming up with the enigmatic Skid Roper, he unexpectedly finds mainstream success during the Golden Age of MTV. ...

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All You Can Eat (2022)

A young waitress at a fast food diner has a bad feeling about things going on behind the chrome and neon facade of the diner. She finally believes she has the proof she needs to bring this secret to light, but unseen evil forces are unleashed in a blood th ...

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2020: The Dumpster Fire (2021)

A documentary about the raging dumpster fire which was 2020. ...

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Records (2021)

Twenty-one years after Alan Zweig's groundbreaking first feature documentary Vinyl, Zweig returns to the topic of compulsive record collecting with newfound introspection and a sunnier disposition. Punctuated by his signature mirror-confessionals, Records ...

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The Art of Protest (2020)

Welcome to a never-before-seen tour of the creations by resistance artists around the world. From the streets of Moscow to the shores of Los Angeles and featuring interviews with Tom Morello, Dave Navarro, Moby, Shepard Fairey, and more, this powerful film ...

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The Last Black Man in San Francisco (2019)

Jimmie Fails dreams of reclaiming the Victorian home his grandfather built in the heart of San Francisco. Joined on his quest by his best friend Mont, Jimmie searches for belonging in a rapidly changing city that seems to have left them behind. ...

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Industrial Accident: The Story of Wax Trax! Records (2018)

The true story of punks, queers, & criminals on a ride with two men who accidentally changed music along the way. ...

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Bathtubs Over Broadway (2018)

When he started as a comedy writer for the Late Show with David Letterman, Steve Young had few interests and not many friends outside of his day job. But while gathering material for a segment on the show, Steve stumbled onto a few vintage record albums th ...

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Boiled Angels: The Trial of Mike Diana (2018)

Florida, 1994. Artist Mike Diana is convicted on an obscenity charge in the wake of an undercover police officer purchasing his limited edition zine Boiled Angel. Here is the very unusual story of what led to this First Amendment debacle happening for the ...

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Poison Idea: Legacy of Dysfunction (2017)

From producer/director Mike Lastra comes the story of punk done right. Featuring live concert performances. Including lots of rare photos, interviews with many band members. ...

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An American in Texas (2017)

Based on a true story, and set in late 1990 against the backdrop of the first gulf war, An American in Texas is the story of lifelong friends as they reach the cusp of adulthood and must decide between the hollow values of corporate careerism; or the narro ...

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The Music of Magma (2017)

"The Music of Magma" is a feature film that explores one of the most visionary and innovative music of the last 50 years, Magma. It takes the audience on a fascinating journey through several countries where the band has been filmed, fascinating interviews ...

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Turn It Around: The Story of East Bay Punk (2017)

Turn It Around: The Story of East Bay Punk spans over 30 years of the California Bay Area's punk music history with a central focus on the emergence of the inspiring 924 Gilman Street collective. This diverse group of artists, writers, organizers and music ...

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The Colossus of Destiny: A Melvins Tale (2016)

"How comes no one has ever made a film about The Melvins?" Well, no one has ever tried or thought it even possible.....until now that is. The Colossus Of Destiny - A Melvins Tale is a film about a band who have defied all the rules, for over 32 years and ...

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The Damned: Don't You Wish That We Were Dead (2015)

From Lemmy filmmaker Wes Orshoski comes the story of the long-ignored pioneers of punk: The Damned, the first U.K. punks on wax and the first to cross the Atlantic. This authorized film includes appearances from Chrissie Hynde, Mick Jones (The Clash), Lemm ...

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Records Collecting Dust (2015)

Written and directed by San Diego based musician and filmmaker Jason Blackmore, Records Collecting Dust documents the vinyl record collections, origins, and holy grails of alternative music icons Jello Biafra, Chuck Dukowski, Keith Morris, John Reis, and o ...

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Never Turn Your Back On Sparks (2014)

As he turns 50, filmmaker Pini Schatz sets out to explore his life-long obsession with the band Sparks (the brothers Ron and Russell Mael). Pini charts the impact of Sparks on his life while meeting with fellow Sparks fans, among them famous musicians, in ...

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Positive Force: More Than a Witness - 30 Years of Punk Politics in Action (2014)

Punk activist collective Positive Force emerged in 1985, rising from the ashes of Revolution Summer. This feature-length film by Robin Bell skillfully mixes rare archival footage (including electrifying live performances from Fugazi, Bikini Kill, Nation of ...

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The Color of Noise (2014)

The Color of Noise is a full length documentary about the Artist Haze XXL (Tom Hazelmyer) and his notorious record label, Amphetamine Reptile Records. Throughout the 80's and 90's the label would achieve almost cult like status for being adventurous and da ...

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Riot on the Dance Floor (2014)

Through an oral history format of in-depth interviews and archival footage, RIOT ON THE DANCE FLOOR bring to life the gritty story of City Gardens, one of New Jersey's most infamous clubs and its larger than life promoter, Randy Now. Featuring the stark an ...

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Heino – Made in Germany (2013)

A documentary about the career of German folk singer Heino, from his beginnings in the late 60s to his current success with an album of rock and pop covers. Among the interviewees are notable long-time fans of Heino, but also detractors of his music. ...

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I Love You...I am the Porn Queen (2013)

Diva Jones is a porn star known for her love story porn movies but has no idea what the word love means. She watches couples in love interact so that she can fake the act of love on film. Her deviant porn agent Syd gets her a gig with the famous but old an ...

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Desagradável (2013)

Some people seem to have come into the world to confuse, annoy, swim against the current, like the guys from Gangrena Gasosa, the first and only Sarava Metal band of the universe. "Desagradável" covers all the 23 years of the band. A special reunion of pe ...

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Questa non è una esercitazione (2012)

A documentary about the Italian provocateur industrial band Disciplinatha. ...

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Clockwork Orange County (2012)

Many objected to leather-jacket, spike-hair kids with tattoos. But, that did not dissuade a generation... No one realized that a little club in Costa Mesa, CA would end up spawning a multi-billion dollar youth culture that still endures today! It was the C ...

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Wild Thing (2012)

A documentary about The Troggs (performers of Wild Thing) and other Rock bands. ...

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The Weird World of Blowfly (2011)

Clarence Reid is a musician who wrote and produced romantic and spiritual songs for some of the greatest Southern soul and R&B acts of the 1960s and '70s. He is also the gonzo performer Blowfly, Clarence's freaky alter ego and the original X-rated rapper. ...

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Fix: The Ministry Movie (2011)

Provides an insider's view of the groundbreaking, outrageous, creative juggernaut that was the band Ministry - during their world tour - as front man Al Jourgensen slips into drug addiction. Ministry made industrial rock mainstream, and along the way their ...

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Freaks In Love (2011)

25 years in the world of underground rock, as seen through the eyes of cult band, Alice Donut. ...

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Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune (2011)

From civil rights to the anti-war movement to the struggles of workers, folksinger Phil Ochs wrote topical songs that engaged his audiences in the issues of the 1960s and 70s. In this biographical documentary, veteran director Kenneth Bowser shows how Phil ...

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William S. Burroughs: A Man Within (2010)

A riveting and emotional journey into the world of writer William S. Burroughs, a man considered as cold as an iceberg on a winter night. ...

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We Were Feared (2010)

We Were Feared chronicles the rise and fall of the Cuckoo's Nest punk rock club. Hailed as the birthplace of slam-dancing, the Nest famously shared a parking lot with a cowboy bar and the mayhem that would ensue when both clubs emptied was immortalized in ...

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Sounds Like a Revolution (2010)

Documents the rise of a new generation of activist musicians who are living proof that music is a powerful tool in the ongoing struggle for social change. ...

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American Artifact: The Rise of American Rock Poster Art (2009)

American Artifact chronicles the rise of American rock poster art since it's birth in the'60s. Award-winning director, Merle Becker crosses the country interviewing the rock poster artists from the different eras to discover that America is currently in th ...

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Retardead (2008)

Mad scientist Dr. Stern is turning students into super-smart cannibalistic zombies, and the local cops are too busy chasing a sex fiend to stop the flesh-eating ghouls. Fortunately, Stern's nemesis, FBI agent Susan Hannigan, is on the case. As the ravenous ...

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Pansy Division: Life in a Gay Rock Band (2008)

Undeniably one of the most important and influential gay music acts in the last twenty years, Pansy Division pioneered the "queercore" genre long before other gay musicians had the confidence to come out of the closet, and without major record label suppor ...

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Wesley Willis's Joyrides (2008)

A look at the life and work of controversial rock musician and cult hero, Wesley Willis. ...

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Punk's Not Dead (2007)

On the edge of the 30th anniversary of punk rock, Punk's Not Dead takes you into the sweaty underground clubs, backyard parties, recording studios, shopping malls and stadiums where punk rock music and culture continue to thrive. ...

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American Drug War: The Last White Hope (2007)

Texas filmmaker Kevin Booth delves into a world of deceit and corruption controlled by a drug dealing government who's only allegiance is to its corporate masters. ...

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924 Gilman Street (2007)

Starting with its inception in 1986, the all-ages nonprofit punk venue at 924 Gilman St. in Berkeley, Calif., was a mainstay of a thriving music scene. In this punk-tastic documentary, filmmaker Jack Curran takes a loving look at the historic club. Chronic ...

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Doot Doola Doot Doo ... Doot Doo! (2006)

After years of requests, Nardwuar the Human Serviette has finally entered the digital age with a compilation of over 60 of his favourite video interviews. Based around his two MuchMusic Specials, Nard Wars I and Nard Wars II and clocking in at over 5.5 hrs ...

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Dead Kennedys: Fresh Fruit for Rotting Eyeballs (2005)

Fresh Fruit for Rotting Eyeballs features a brief history of the Dead Kennedys' early years up to their first UK tour, never before seen live performances, interviews with Klaus Fluoride and East Bay Ray, comments by music journalists, and insights from th ...

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Punk: Attitude (2005)

From London's 1970 mod scene to Sonic Youth, punk music has always been about attitude and anarchy. This comprehensive rockumentary traces the roots of punk, from The Velvet Underground and the New York Dolls to the Sex Pistols and The Clash. ...

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We Jam Econo: The Story of the Minutemen (2005)

A feature-length documentary chronicling early '80s punk rock band the Minutemen, from their beginnings in San Pedro, California, to their demise after the death of singer D. Boon in 1985. ...

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Ramones: We're Outta Here! (2004)

Documentary covering The Ramones' long and eventful history, with footage from their final ever show at the Palace in Hollywood, 6th August 1996. Interviews with Joey, Johnny and drummer Marky, tributes from other rock icons including Richard Hell, Debbie ...

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Death and Texas (2004)

Barefoot Bobby Briggs, the legendary running back for the Austin Steers was today sentenced to die for his role in the armed robbery/murder at a downtown Stop 'n Go convenience store... It's five years later, and Bobby's appeals have all but run out, and t ...

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Plaster Caster (2003)

Portrait of legendary artist and groupie Cynthia Plaster Caster famous for plaster casting the penises of rock stars. ...

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Dead Kennedys: In God We Trust, Inc. - The Lost Tapes (2003)

In God We Trust, Inc. - The Lost Tapes the videotaping of the Dead Kennedys' first recording session for their EP, In God We Trust Inc. It was released in July 2003. The session was filmed in June 1981 by Eric Goodfield for a part of a punk documentary he ...

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Bikini Bandits (2002)

The Bikini Bandits are sent to hell after their car goes off a cliff. ...

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Owned (2002)

OWNED presents the 50 year history of the law-spurning tech tradition of hacking. This vibrant movement gained momentum in the 1960s with Captain Crunch and phone phreaking and now includes annual DefCon hacker conventions in Las Vegas (an amusing highligh ...

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Rage: 20 Years of Punk Rock West Coast Style (2001)

This 60 minute DVD documentary examines Punk, its beginnings and some of the top musicians who started it. Included are rare video clips, narrated by the people involved, also lots of great music. Featured performers include Jack Grisham, Jello Biafra. ...

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The Wesley Willis Experience (2001)

A short documentary about the unique and esoteric Chicago artist/musician Wesley Willis. ...

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25 Years of Punk (2001)

Lou Reed narrates this Television special that takes a look back at the beginnings of the punk rock movements in New York & England, the underground punk scenes in the 70's & 80's, and the punk resurgence in the 90's. A collaboration between VH1 and Spin m ...

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The Widower (1999)

Milton Smythe is unable to accept the death of his beloved wife. Although she no longer moves or speaks, he still hears her, and he is determined to stay together. But Milton feels that he is being watched, and he is. ...

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Mary Jane's Not a Virgin Anymore (1998)

A high schooler from suburbia gets in touch with her sexuality while working at a dingy movie theater in the city. ...

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Virtue (1997)

The story, reminiscent in tone of a Twilight Zone allegory, involves a strange woman with an odd accent who loses her husband in a graphically depicted scene of auto-erotic asphyxiation. To cope with her loss, she seeks a virtual-reality substitute (a 'man ...

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Sepultura - Third World Chaos (1995)

Features the videos for 'Slave New World', 'Refuse/Resist', 'Territory', 'Arise', 'Dead Embryonic Cells' and 'Inner Self', plus live performances from Castle Donington, Red Rocks and Brazilian festivals. ...

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Freaks, Nerds & Weirdos (1994)

Documentary that gives a voice to the percentage of youth that were outcasts/non-conformists in the 90's. Interviews many famous musicians and other celebrity personalities, who talk about their being outcasts as youths, in school etc., leading up to their ...

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Skulhedface (1994)

GWAR, the bloodthirsty alien antiheroes, conduct a worldwide telethon to feed souls to the World Maggot, which will transport the members of GWAR off our miserable planet once it grows. GWAR's tele-casts attract the attention of GlomCo, the world's monopol ...

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Highway 61 (1991)

A naive Canadian barber who knows US popular culture inside and out meets a flamboyant roadie who needs someone to drive her and her "brother's" corpse from Thunder Bay, Ontario to New Orleans. Chaos ensues after the barber agrees to drive her, the corpse, ...

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Ministry: In Case You Didn't Feel Like Showing Up (1990)

Filmed during the famous "The Mind is a Terrible Thing to Taste" tour with guest artists like Ogre (of Skinny Puppy) and Jello Biafra (of the Dead Kennedys). ...

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Ministry: In Case You Didn't Feel Like Showing Up (1990)

A concert of the industrial band Ministry, filmed during the famous "The Mind is a Terrible Thing to Taste" tour with guest artists like Ogre (of Skinny Puppy) and Jello Biafra (of the Dead Kennedys). 1 Breathe 2 The Missing 3 Deity 4 So What 5 Burning Ins ...

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Terminal City Ricochet (1990)

A young man inadvertently witnesses a killing by his uncle, the corrupt mayor of Terminal City, who retaliates by dubbing him the "Rock and Roll Terrorist" and builds an anti-crime campaign around him. ...

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Tapeheads (1988)

The story of Ivan and Josh, two dimwitted ex-security guards who love music videos. Out of work, with no job prospects, they form a music video production company. They soon learn the ins and outs of the business in LA, and with some help from Mo Fuzz, the ...

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Dead Kennedys: The Early Years Live (1987)

An overview of the early years--late 1970s, early 1980s--of San Francisco punk band Dead Kennedys, with clips from some of their live concerts and footage of landmark San Francisco locations of the punk music scene. Jello Biafra and The Dead Kennedys show ...

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X: The Unheard Music (1986)

A documentary about the band X. Includes live and studio performances and interviews with the band members. ...

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Lovedolls Superstar (1986)

The Lovedolls return from their untimely demise in this 1986 sequel to "Desperate Teenage Lovedolls". Patch Kelley (Janet Housden) becomes Patch Christ, the leader of an acid-damaged religious cult who rescues has been Kitty Karryall from a boozy, wasted l ...

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Dead Kennedys: DMPO's on Broadway (1985)

This 58 minute DVD video is one of the Dead Kennedy's last ever live concerts, captured on film just months before their breakup in 1984. This 14-song performance at San Francisco's On Broadway catches Jello and company at the height of their punk powers. ...

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Anarchism in America (1983)

A colorful and provocative survey of anarchism in America, the film attempts to dispel popular misconceptions and trace the historical development of the movement. The film explores the movement both as a native American philosophy stemming from 19th centu ...

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Dead Kennedys: Live in Vienna (1982)

Dead Kennedys filmed live at Arena Wien in Vienna, Austria, 1982. ...

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Urgh! A Music War (1981)

Urgh! A Music War is a British film released in 1982 featuring performances by punk rock, new wave, and post-punk acts, filmed in 1980. Among the artists featured in the movie are Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), Magazine, The Go-Go's, Toyah Willco ...

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This Is America Part 2 (1980)

The sequel to This is America, aka Jabberwalk. This film goes inside the real America circa 1980 - a world of punks, orgies and worm-eating hicks! Romano Vanderbes back on the film making side and Norman Rose back on narrating duty for the second of the Th ...

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Dead Kennedys Live from the Earth Tavern, Portland, OR (1979)

It was clear from the start that the Dead Kennedys were not your average band. Jello Biafra's lyrical themes were overtly political, attacking President Ronald Reagan, the Klan, big business, and such with a glorious sense of raging sarcasm that owes some ...

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