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201888 min12documentary

7.6/ 10(13 ratings)• TMDB

Wild Heart

201888 min12documentary

7.6/ 10(13 ratings)• TMDB

Jan 'Monchi' Gorkow, front man of the punk band Feine Sahne Fischfilet, highlights his activism against racism and right-wing extremism in Germany.

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Charly Hübner,

Sebastian Schultz

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Jan 'Monchi' Gorkow, front man of the punk band Feine Sahne Fischfilet, highlights his activism against racism and right-wing extremism in Germany.

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Charly Hübner

Charly Hübnerdirector

Sebastian Schultzdirector

Charly Hübner

Charly Hübnerwriter

Sebastian Schultzwriter

Jan Gorkow

Synopsis

Jan 'Monchi' Gorkow, the front man of the punk band Feine Sahne Fischfilet, stands at the center of Wild Heart. The 2018 documentary follows Gorkow's activism against racism and right-wing extremism in Germany. Through live performances and interviews, Gorkow discusses his commitment to social justice. The film captures the challenges faced by activists in contemporary Germany and the role of music in addressing societal issues. Gorkow's story reflects a broader fight against hate and intolerance.

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