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Rating: 7.5/10 by 4 users

MC5: A True Testimonial (2002)

This documentary, made over a period of eight years, tells the remarkable story of an extremely influential rock'n'roll band. Starting from their mid-60's garage band roots (sounding amazingly like the Sonics), the Motor City 5 deveoped into an icon for a brand of loud, crushing music reflecting their industrial roots. Even if you don't care for their music (and you're bound to like even a few of their songs), their story is fascinating. It combines 60's protest, youthful braggadocio, and a style of music that would help carry one to the likes of Iggy and the Stooges (not to mention certain aspects of punk rock). This film is clearly a labor of love, combining extraordinarily rare live shows, still shots, a nearly-continuous backdrop of MC5 tunes, penetrating interviews with the remaining members and their spouses, and even FBI surveillance shots. It's the ultimate testimonial to a band that only gains in stature as time goes on.

Directing:
  • David C. Thomas
Writing:
  • David C. Thomas
Stars:
Release Date: Sat, Feb 02, 2002

Rating: 7.5/10 by 4 users

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Language:
English
Runtime: 02 hour 00 minutes
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0

Plot Keyword: concert, rock 'n' roll, revolution, controversy, interview, punk rock, live, counter-culture, drugs, hard rock, detroit, michigan, influential, proto-punk, white panthers

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