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In 'The Salivation Army,' Scott Treleaven recounts his experiences with the queer pagan punk zine 'This Is the Salivation Army,' which he produced from 1996 to 1999. The film captures the zine's rise and decline, detailing its influence on cult recruitment and the unique subculture it fostered. Treleaven combines personal narrative with visual storytelling to present the raw essence of his publication, characterized by themes of blood, sex, spit, and spunk.
The documentary examines the zine's impact on its readers and the strange cult that emerged from its pages. It provides insight into the intersection of alternative media and community formation, revealing how the zine contributed to queer activism and punk rock culture during its active years.
Why Watch
- •See Scott Treleaven's punk zine journey from 1996 to 1999.
- •Meet the cult that formed around 'This Is the Salivation Army.'
- •Find out how alternative media shaped queer activism.
Did You Know
•'This Is the Salivation Army' was produced from 1996 to 1999.
•The film has a duration of 22 minutes.
•Scott Treleaven is both the director and the creator of the zine.
•The zine was known for its themes of blood, sex, spit, and spunk.
Perfect For
Queer punk cultureAlternative mediaZine enthusiasts