Movie Description
MC5: A True Testimonial
(2002)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : David C. Thomas
- Writer : David C. Thomas
- Editor : David C. Thomas
- Cast : Rob Tyner,Wayne Kramer,Fred 'Sonic' Smith,Michael Davis,Dennis Thompson,John Sinclair
Cast
Himself
Himself
Himself
Himself
Himself
Himself
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Facts
Original TitleMC5: A True Testimonial
Status Released
Release Information
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2002-02-02
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 02h 00m
Genres
- Music
- Documentary