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Reality 86'd

1991-09-01 · 63 min · ★ 7.0

Music · Documentary

Three bands and crew (a combined total of 13 individuals), 2 Dodge Ram extended cab vans, one equipment truck, one PA system traverse the continental US for six months. A road documentary shot from the inside of the last Black Flag tour ever (the 1986 “In My Head” US tour.) Featuring behind the scenes proceedings and live performances from Black Flag, Painted Willie, and Gone. David Markey was along for the entire trip as the drummer / singer for Painted Willie, documenting the six month tour with his Super-8 camera as it happened. Also features roadie Joe (“Planet Joe”) Cole, soundmen Davo Claasen and Dave “Ratman” Levine, and the tour manager who kept it all together, Mitch Bury. A crucial turning point in American underground rock. The end of the line for a trail blazing American band. Shot in 1986 and completed by director David Markey in 1991 for We Got Power. (futuristika.org)

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Directors
David Markey
Production companies
We Got Power Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 15,000

Top Cast

Henry RollinsHenry RollinsSelf
Greg GinnGreg GinnSelf
Mitch Bury
Simeon Cain
Davo Claassen
Joe ColeJoe Cole
Andrew Weiss

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