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Ultimate Thunder

Seven men, members of Ultimate Thunder, stand together

Synopsis

A punk band whose members have learning disabilities and Down syndrome fight to reach a bigger stage as unexpected setbacks close in, putting the very existence of the band in jeopardy.

Ultimate Thunder are six musicians whose raw, fully improvised gigs have built them a growing reputation on the punk scene. When critics start calling them "The Most Punk Rock Band in Britain" the possibility of something bigger starts to feel real. But over three years of filming, the obstacles keep coming.

ULTIMATE THUNDER captures friendship and resilience forged in rehearsal rooms and backstage chaos, following a band whose commitment to making noise together is as defiant as anything in punk. This is a story powered by the people at its heart and the music they refuse to stop making.
Official Selection Sheffield DocFest 2026 - Audience Award winner
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Details

Year
2026
Type of project
Features
Running time
99 min
Format
4K, Super8mm, Camcorder
Director
Ben G. Brown 1st Feature
Producer
Stuart Ramsay
Executive Producer
Ben G. Brown
Editor
Lia Hayes
Director of Photography
Ben G. Brown
Composer
Ultimate Thunder

Genre

Disabilities Music

Categories

Documentary

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

How/Do Films

Ben G. Brown
13 Victoria Street
Chapel Allerton
Leeds
LS7 4PA

Sales Company

Tull Stories

Jonny Tull
81 Sidney Grove
Fenham
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 5PE

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