Urgh: A Music War (1981)
- 10.0
- 125 mins
- Documentary
Storyline
This music documentary presents 30-plus New Wave musical acts performing live without narration or context. Shot around 1980, the film offers a broad cross-section of bands, from superstars-on-the-rise like the Police to underground staples like Gang of Four and the Cramps, alongside now-forgotten oddities like Invisible Sex. Ignoring labels like punk or pop, the film showcases a number of bands playing to equally enthusiastic audiences of all types.
Plot Keywords
musician, audience, creative, spirited, fascinating, california, new york city, london, france, concert hall, concert, music, performance, rise, 1980s
Short Review
As a record of a moment and a sound, it ranks up there with the best you've seen and heard.
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Streaming Service
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