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202157 minGdocumentary

Devolution: A Devo Theory

202157 minGdocumentary

40 years after their rise to fame, the band Devo is reassessed for their environmental message and cultural impact through hits like 'Whip It' and 'Freedom of Choice.

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40 years after their rise to fame, the band Devo is reassessed for their environmental message and cultural impact through hits like 'Whip It' and 'Freedom of Choice.

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Adrian Fauredirector

Dom Giorgidirector

Robert Mothersbaugh

Robert Mothersbaughcast

Mark Mothersbaugh

Mark Mothersbaughcast

Gerald V. Casale

Gerald V. Casalecast

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Devo, the band known for hits like "Whip It" and "Freedom of Choice," faced ridicule during their rise in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Their songs carried an environmental message that resonated with some but confused many. Released in 2021, "Devolution: A Devo Theory" revisits their legacy and questions whether their ideas about society and the environment were correct. The film runs for 57 minutes.

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