19 Dec 2019
Chi Chi & Devo
Members of pioneering New Wave band Devo and golfing legend Chi Chi Rodríguez recall how their paths crossed when Devo used an image of Chi Chi for their debut album.
The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell
Bill Bartell was a multifaceted individual who traversed the punk rock scene, law enforcement, rodeo riding, and country music. Known for his unique contribution to punk rock through his label Gasatanka Records and band White Flag, Bartell's life defies conventional boundaries, blending hyper-masculinity with subcultural rebellion. His story, filled with mysterious and seemingly contradictory roles, offers a compelling narrative about identity, transformation, and the unexpected paths life can take.
Top Billed Cast
Kurt Bloch Self
Don Bolles Self
Dez Cadena Self
Kurt Cobain Self (archive footage)
Dale Crover Self
Fat Mike Self
Buzz Osborne Self
Bill Bartell Pat Fear (archive footage)
Jeff McDonald Self
Steven Shane McDonald Self
Jennifer Schwartz Self
Jordan Schwartz Self
Jim Laspesa Self
Drew Barrymore Self (archive footage)
Victor Krummenacher Self
Melanie Vammen Self
Sérgio Dias Self
Rebecca Severin Self
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