(PCM) From documentary filmmaker and magazine editor Joe Angio comes Revenge of the Mekons, a documentary that chronicles the tumultuous ups-and-downs of the Mekons, a punk rock band from 1970’s England with one of the fiercest fan bases around.
“The Mekons are the most revolutionary group in the history of rock ‘n’ roll” – rock critic Lester Bangs.
A genre-defying collective who emerged from the 1977 British punk scene, The Mekons progressed from socialist art students with no musical skills to the prolific, raucous progeny of Hank Williams.
The film follows their improbable history – a surprising and influential embrace of folk and country music; forays into the art world (collaborations with Vito Acconci and Kathy Acker); and consistent bad luck with major record labels.
Fans Jonathan Franzen, Luc Sante, Will Oldham, Mary Harron, Fred Armisen, and Greil Marcus testify to the power of their music and their artistic innovations.
Revenge of the Mekons reveals how, four decades into an ever-evolving career, The Mekons continue to make bold, unpredictable music while staying true to the punk ethos.
Revenge of the Mekons has received praise from critics and music fans alike; Slant Magazine called Revenge of the Mekons “An exemplary film about an exemplary band” while Vogue Italia praised the film as “A fresh portrait of artistic integrity.”
Joe Angio (More Than a Game, How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It)) directed and produced the documentary alongside co-producer Jessica Wolfson (A Girl and a Gun, Trust Us). Jane Rizzo (Compliance, Ain’t Them Body Saints) edited the doc and Jean-Louis Schuller (High/Low, Personal Best) served as cinematographer.
Revenge of the Mekons open at the NYC Film Forum Cinema October 29th through November 4, 2014. Visit the official website for more info and watch the trailer below.
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