Persecution Blues: the Battle for the Tote!
2011 · Movie · 57m
"Punk, passion, politics and public protest collide, in this documentary depicting the fight to save rock and roll in Melbourne."
The read
It runs a compact 57m.
Synopsis
In 2010, the iconic Tote Hotel – last bastion of Melbourne’s vibrant music counterculture – was forced to close by unfair laws. Filmed over 7 years, “Persecution Blues” depicts the struggle of more than 20,000 fans – and the bands who inspire them – to preserve their history and protect their future, and puts the audience on the front line of an epic-scale culture war.
Ratings
IMDb7.5/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- Natalie van den DungenDirector
Cast
- Bruce MilneSelf
- Amanda PalmerSelf
- James YoungSelf
- Eddy Current Supression Ringband
- Powder Monkeysband
- Spazzysband
- Spiderbaitband
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