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An in-depth look at the legendary punk band, The Stooges.
Cast: Iggy Pop -
Himself
Ron Asheton -
Himself
Mike Watt -
Himself
Danny Fields -
Himself
Scott Asheton -
Himself
James Williamson -
Himself
Kathy Asheton -
Herself
Steve Mackay -
Himself
I just saw this at Melbourne International Film Festival in my home
town, and It completely lived up to my expectations. I am a big Stooges
fan and first heard of this documentary collaboration between Iggy Pop
and Director Jim Jarmusch a few years back and could not wait to see
it. As a fan of the band and some of the Director's work, they are the
perfect marriage to tell this tale. The documentary, told by most of
the band themselves but primarily Iggy, covers the bands early
inception and up to the 2003 reunion. Iggy is a fascinating interview
subject, as are all The Stooges that offer insight,wit and humour in
recreating the journey they shared. There is a definite brotherhood
between these guys, that was at times as destructive as it was
touching. The tributes paid to the fallen Stooges are moving in its
unique way, and the documentary as a whole really captures the lasting
impact this band has had on music and their influence they have left in
their wake. Any fan of this incredible band, that were a statement that
pre-dated punk and shocked so many at the time, will love this film. If
you aren't a fan, then it also serves as a very entertaining document
on a band that are unmistakable in their impact,the fascinating
characters and is a chronicle of a turbulent time in music and the
world that The Stooges so brilliantly encapsulated in their sound.
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