More than seven years were spent collecting footage and conducting interviews for a film about the MC5, a Detroit rock band active in the 1960s and 1970s.
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More than seven years were spent collecting footage and conducting interviews for a film about the MC5, a Detroit rock band active in the 1960s and 1970s.
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Wayne Kramer, guitarist of the MC5, reflects on the band's tumultuous history in this documentary. Set against the backdrop of 1960s Detroit, "MC5: A True Testimonial" features rare live performances and archival footage, including FBI surveillance from the 1968 Democratic National Convention protests. Directed by David C. Thomas, the film includes interviews with surviving band members and associates, revealing the MC5's influence on rock music and their role in the cultural upheaval of the era.
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- See U.S. government footage from the 1968 Democratic National Convention.
- Meet surviving members of the MC5 and hear their stories.
- Find out why critics called it one of the best rockumentaries.
Did You Know
- The film premiered on August 22, 2002, at the Chicago Underground Film Festival.
- David C. Thomas spent over seven years making this documentary.
- In 2007, Time Out London ranked it #48 on the '50 Greatest Music Films Ever'.
- The film was awarded an 'Honorable Mention' at the Raindance Film Festival in 2002.
- Kramer sued the filmmakers in April 2004, claiming a broken promise regarding his role.
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When did MC5: A True Testimonial premiere?
MC5: A True Testimonial premiered on August 22, 2002, at the Chicago Underground Film Festival.
Who directed MC5: A True Testimonial?
David C. Thomas directed MC5: A True Testimonial.
What was the outcome of Wayne Kramer's lawsuit against the filmmakers?
In March 2007, the court ruled in favor of Laurel Legler and David C. Thomas, and the Court of Appeals upheld the decision on appeal.
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