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MC5: A True Testimonial
MC5: A True Testimonial

MC5: A True Testimonial

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MusicDocumentary

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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.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

120 mins

Rating

7.4/10

Release Date

02 February 2002

Country

Cast

Rob Tyner

Rob Tyner

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Wayne Kramer

Wayne Kramer

Himself

Fred 'Sonic' Smith

Fred 'Sonic' Smith

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Michael Davis

Michael Davis

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Dennis Thompson

Dennis Thompson

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John Sinclair

John Sinclair

Himself

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