Movie: MC5: A True Testimonial

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Rob Tyner
Rob Tyner

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Wayne Kramer
Wayne Kramer

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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

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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.

  • Release Date

    2002-02-02

  • Average

    7.4

  • Rating:

    3.7 starts
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    English
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