DEVO
Born in response to the Kent State massacre, new wave band Devo took their concept of “de-evolution” from cult following to near–rock star status with groundbreaking 1980 hit “Whip It” while preaching an urgent social commentary.
Director:
Chris Smith
Producers:
Chris Holmes, Anita Greenspan, Danny Gabai
Festival Section:
Premieres
Country of Origin:
UK/US
More Info:
Smith has previously screened documentaries AMERICAN MOVIE, HOME MOVIE, and THE YES MEN, as well as fiction features AMERICAN JOB and THE POOL, at Sundance.
Check out the Sundance website for more details, including screening info, by clicking on the film title above.
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