At 74 years old, Dika Newlin performs punk versions of Elvis Presley and Nancy Sinatra songs in a Richmond club while wearing black leather.
Synopsis
At 74 years old, Dika Newlin performs punk versions of Elvis Presley and Nancy Sinatra songs in a Richmond club while wearing black leather.
Synopsis
Dika Newlin performs at a Richmond, Virginia, club at the age of 74. Dressed in black leather, she sings punk renditions of Elvis Presley and Nancy Sinatra songs. The film features her original compositions and a unique rendition of Gioachino Rossini's Duetto Buffo di Due Gatti, where she meows the entire aria. Newlin discusses her early musical training with Arnold Schoenberg. Clips from the 1968 film Night of the Living Dead are also included.
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Why Watch
- See Dika Newlin perform punk covers live.
- Meet a 74-year-old punk rock singer.
- Find out about Newlin's training with Arnold Schoenberg.
Did You Know
- Dika Newlin was 74 years old when the film was shot in 1995.
- The film includes a performance of Duetto Buffo di Due Gatti, entirely meowed.
- Dika Newlin trained with composer Arnold Schoenberg during her childhood.
- The documentary features punk versions of songs by Elvis Presley and Nancy Sinatra.
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Who directed the documentary Dika: Murder City?
Dika: Murder City was directed by Michael D. Moore.
What is the runtime of Dika: Murder City?
The runtime of Dika: Murder City is 75 minutes.
What unique performance does Dika Newlin give in the documentary?
Dika Newlin performs a Gioachino Rossini aria, Duetto Buffo di Due Gatti, in which she meows the entire number.
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