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Movie poster: Filmage: The Story of Descendents/All (2013)
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Filmage: The Story of Descendents/All

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2013 · 90 min Music Documentary
8.0 / 10 · TMDB

Drummer Bill Stevenson, fueled by his 'caffeinated retardedness' and the relentless philosophy to 'achieve ALL,' becomes an unstoppable force corralling a rotating cast of musicians. This documentary chronicles the seminal punk band Descendents, who perfected a potent cocktail of pop hooks, teenage angst, love songs, and caffeine long before Green Day or Blink 182 brought punk to the masses. The film is a testament to Stevenson's drive, a force so potent that not even grapefruit-sized brain tumors could derail his pursuit of musical greatness and his square-peg vision for the band.

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Year 2013
Country United States of America
Genre Music, Documentary
Director Matt Riggle
Runtime 90 min.
Rating TMDB: 8.0/10 (22 votes)

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The film excels as both a vital chapter in punk history and an intimate character study of an obsessive visionary. It captures the chaotic, driven energy that defined a sound, making technical musicianship feel secondary to raw passion and sheer stubbornness.

What lingers after the credits is the resonant truth that great art often springs from relentless perseverance against all odds. Stevenson's journey is a punk-rock manifesto in human form. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Matt Riggle

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