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A Band Called Death
Directed by
Mark Christopher Covino
,
Jeff Howlett
Not Rated
2013
1h 36m
Documentary
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7.5
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A documentary on the 1970s punk trio Death, and their new-found popularity decades after they disbanded.
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Cast of A Band Called Death
Dannis Hackney
Self
Bobby Hackney
Self
David Hackney
Self (archive footage)
Henry Rollins
Self
Elijah Wood
Self
Kid Rock
Self
Alice Cooper
Self
Mick Collins
Self
Mickey Leigh
Self
Robbie Duncan
Self
Questlove
Self
Vernon Reid
Self
Wayne Kramer
Self
Mark Christopher Covino
Director / Producer
Jeff Howlett
Director / Producer
Jerry Ferrara
Producer
Scott Mosier
Producer
Matthew Perniciaro
Producer
Kevin Mann
Producer
A Band Called Death Ratings & Reviews
Boston Globe
Peter Keough
Fortunately, Bobby and Dannis, the surviving brothers, prove genial company.
Chicago Reader
J. R. Jones
If the brothers seem a little drunk on their own myth, they're also genuinely humbled by the band's rediscovery and warmed by the fact that their kids have carried on the family tradition.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com
Cary Darling
A Band Called Death shines the light on a previously unexplored corner of musical history and does it in an accessible, straightforward manner.
RogerEbert.com
Sheila O'Malley
Death never got very far, and their story is a fascinating one, told beautifully by Jeff Howlett and Mark Christopher Covino.
New York Times
Nicolas Rapold
Their story can feel almost too ready-made for the telling, but it's well worth a listen.
Austin Chronicle
Marjorie Baumgarten
The story of Death sure adds an interesting and virtually unknown footnote to the annals of punk rock.
MSN Movies
Kate Erbland
... a must-watch for fans of punk music, vinyl record wonks, or even those interested ... a visionary entertainment dream.
Salon.com
Andrew O'Hehir
[A] generous, spirited documentary [that captures] one of the strangest and most inspiring of all family stories of tragedy and triumph that this crazy country has produced.
Washington Post
Mark Jenkins
It was fans' ardor that began the Death revival and propels the movie's exhilarating second half.
Seattle Times
Jeff Shannon
If you're looking for a 96-minute jolt of joy, look no further than this uplifting, well-made documentary ...
Chicago Tribune
Michael Phillips
The film is nothing much cinematically, and some of the narrative details and circumstances seemed fudged. But it's a great story, told with a fan's honest appreciation.
Los Angeles Times
Robert Abele
If ever a movie about punk deserved to be called legitimately sweet and life-affirming, it's the documentary "A Band Called Death."
Village Voice
Brian McManus
A beautiful tale of life, love, music, and family, of things not working out but also working out just as predicted.
IndieWire
Eric Kohn
By the end, "A Band Called Death" doesn't just uncover a new chapter in punk history. It lets you to experience it.
AV Club
Mike D'Angelo
These docs often conclude with some sort of triumphant reunion tour, but it's more heartwarming than usual to see children paying tribute to their parents by covering their ancient songs.
HollywoodChicago.com
Brian Tallerico
Captures the joy of music, the remarkable influence it can have on future talents, and the importance of appeasing nothing but the creative drive within.
Slant Magazine
Drew Hunt
The film is made impetuously watchable and disarmingly emotional by the filmmakers' strong command of docudrama and nonfiction narrative style.
The Playlist
Katie Walsh
This rock doc rewrites punk history while telling an emotional story about an artist's spirit and his faithful family.
Variety
Robert Koehler
[An] unexpectedly emotional docu on the revival of an African-American rock group that's among those to usher in punk music.
The Hollywood Reporter
Justin Lowe
Determined and persuasive filmmaking pays off with a moving and remarkable true-life account of groundbreaking musicianship.
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