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2016105 minPGdocumentary

5.9/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Jarocin

2016105 minPGdocumentary

5.9/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

A rock music festival in Jarocin, Poland, emerged in the 1980s as a vital escape from social and political tensions of the era.

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Leszek Gnoiński,

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A rock music festival in Jarocin, Poland, emerged in the 1980s as a vital escape from social and political tensions of the era.

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Leszek Gnoińskidirector

Marek Gajczakdirector

Leszek Gnoińskiwriter

Marek Gajczakwriter

Michał Fojcik

Michał Fojcikcast

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In Jarocin, Poland, a rock music festival emerged in the 1980s amidst social and political tensions. Musicians and fans gathered for a weekend of performances, transforming the town into a hub of creativity. The festival provided an outlet for cultural expression and resistance during a time of upheaval. Directed by Leszek Gnoiński, the documentary captures the spirit of this significant event in Poland's history.

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