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POSITIVE FORCE: MORE THAN A WITNESS
Grand Illusion Cinema
Seattle, WA
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POSITIVE FORCE: MORE THAN A WITNESS
Director Robin Bell in attendance!

Punk activist collective Positive Force DC emerged in 1985, rising from the creative, politically-charged ferment of DC punk's Revolution Summer. Born in a dynamic local scene sparked by Bad Brains, Minor Threat, and Rites of Spring, a handful of young activists also drew inspiration from UK anarcho-punks Crass and the original "Positive Force" band Seven Seconds to become one of the most long-lasting and influential exponents of punk politics.

This feature-length film by Robin Bell skillfully mixes rare archival footage (including electrifying live performances from Fugazi, Bikini Kill, Rites of Spring, Nation of Ulysses, Anti-Flag, and more) with new interviews of key PF activists including co-founder Mark Andersen (co-author of Dance of Days) and Jenny Toomey (Simple Machines, Tsunami) as well as supporters such as Ian MacKaye, Jello Biafra, Dave Grohl, Ted Leo, Riot Grrrl co-founders Allison Wolfe and Kathleen Hanna, and many more. Covering a span of 30 years, More Than a Witness documents PF's Reagan-era origins, the creation of its communal house, FBI harassment, and the rise of a vibrant underground that burst into the mainstream amid controversy over both the means and the ends of the movement.

Directed by Robin Bell. With : Mark Andersen (co-author of Dance of Days) and Jenny Toomey (Simple Machines) as well as supporters such as Ian MacKaye, Jello Biafra, Dave Grohl, Ted Leo, Riot Grrrl co-founders Kathleen Hanna and Allison Wolfe, and many more. TRT 69 mins. 2014

"A fascinating and inspirational new documentary by Robin Bell that chronicles the symbiotic relationship between D.C. punk and do-gooderism....Seamlessly situating a musical moment within the larger cultural context of Reaganomics, the rise of riot grrrl feminism, pacifist protest and other issues," Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post

"If you have any interest at all in the history of American punk and/or activism, Positive Force is definitely worth your time." Bart Bealmear, Dangerous Minds

Location

Grand Illusion Cinema (View)
1403 NE 50th
Seattle, WA 98105
United States

Categories

Film > Movies
Film > Premiers
Music > Punk

Dog Friendly: No
Non-Smoking: Yes!
Wheelchair Accessible: No

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Owner: Grand Illusion Cinema
On BPT Since: Dec 15, 2010
 
Grand Illusion
www.grandillusioncinema.or...


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