Devo
Synopsis
Band members are open with their memories and archives, charting their origins as Kent State University arts students shaped by the activism of the late 1960s. Following the 1970 massacre on their campus, the band’s concept of cultural “De-Evolution” turned from satirical humor to urgent social commentary, and what began as subversive counterprogramming to KSU’s 1973 arts festival would go on to warn of, comment on, and reflect back the absurdism of the late 20th century. Finding mainstream success at the height of 1980s consumerism, Devo soundtracked the De-Evolution they’d long predicted – and influenced a 21st century they’d have never believed.
Official Selection Sundance Film Festival 2024 - Premieres - World premiere
Details
- Year
- 2024
- Type of project
- Features
- Running time
- 93 min
- Director
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Chris Smith
- Producer
- Danny Gabai, Chris Smith, Anita Greenspan, Chris Holmes
- Co-Producer
- Sam Epstein
- Executive Producer
- Mandy Chang, Stuart Souter, William Kennedy, Charles Cohen, Kathy Rivkin Daum, Stacy Smith, Stuart Goldstein, Vanessa Case
- Editor
- Joey Scoma
- Director of Photography
- Chris Smith
- Composer
- Mark Mothersbaugh
- Graphics & Animation
- Stefan Nadelman
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
UK, US co-production
A Library Films/VICE Studios production in association with Mutato Entertainment, presented by BMG, Undeniable (a Fremantle label), Warner Music Group
Sales Company
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