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We Jam Econo: The Story of the Minutemen

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We Jam Econo: The Story of the Minutemen (2005)

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Runtime: 90 mins

Genre: Musical & Performing Arts

Theatrical Release:Aug 26, 2005 Limited

Synopsis: Theatrical release: August 26, 2005 (Limited) When D. Boon fell out of a tree onto Mike Watt in a San Pedro, CA park in the early 1970s, the 13-year-olds began a friendship, resulting in one of... Theatrical release: August 26, 2005 (Limited) When D. Boon fell out of a tree onto Mike Watt in a San Pedro, CA park in the early 1970s, the 13-year-olds began a friendship, resulting in one of the most unique collaborations in American punk music. After graduating high school, the two Blue Oyster Cult fans met gifted drummer George Hurley and formed The Minutemen, releasing five LPs in four years--including the highly regarded DOUBLE NICKELS ON THE DIME (named as a response to Sammy Hagar's "I Can't Drive 55"). Too experimental and political for many young punks, they were often spit upon during performances for their jazzy, funky detours. Their growing success was cut short when Boon was killed in an auto accident in December 1985 after completing a tour with R.E.M. WE JAM ECONO, directed by Tim Irwin, is a touching elegy to the trio. Structured around the remembrances of Watt, who recollects while driving his van around San Pedro, the film includes testimonials from Jello Biafra, Flea, John Doe, Richard Hell, and dozens more friends and followers of the band. With many archival performances capturing the considerable power of the band, Irwin allows those who missed them to see their influential and singular take on American hardcore. [More]

Starring: Mike Watt, Minutemen, D. Boon, Jello Biafra

Starring: Mike Watt, Minutemen, D. Boon, Jello Biafra, John Doe, Flea, Richard Hell, Ian MacKaye, J Mascis, Thurston Moore, Henry Rollins

Director: Tim Irwin Gordon

Director: Tim Irwin Gordon
Producer: Keith Schieron

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This is an insider's tour -- the uninitiated are, frankly, not likely to be converted.

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The spiky documentary in their honor keeps alive the echoes of their slapdash, Smithsonian-worthy sound.

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It's refreshing to see a doc in which the biggest boldfaced name is Flea, who gushes over Watt and Boon's reluctance to tune their instruments.

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The filmmakers have assembled a remarkable cast of voices, including Henry Rollins, Flea, Ian MacKaye, Thurston Moore, Richard Hell, J Mascis, critic Richard Meltzer, and Watt's mom.

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