MC5: A True Testimonial
Synopsis
This documentary, made over a period of eight years, tells the remarkable story of an extremely influential rock'n'roll band. Starting from their mid-60's garage band roots (sounding amazingly like the Sonics), the Motor City 5 deveoped into an icon for a brand of loud, crushing music reflecting their industrial roots. Even if you don't care for their music (and you're bound to like even a few of their songs), their story is fascinating. It combines 60's protest, youthful braggadocio, and a style of music that would help carry one to the likes of Iggy and the Stooges (not to mention certain aspects of punk rock). This film is clearly a labor of love, combining extraordinarily rare live shows, still shots, a nearly-continuous backdrop of MC5 tunes, penetrating interviews with the remaining members and their spouses, and even FBI surveillance shots. It's the ultimate testimonial to a band that only gains in stature as time goes on.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 2, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David C. Thomas
- Screenplay & Story
- David C. Thomas
- Original Title
- MC5: A True Testimonial
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David C. Thomas
David C. Thomas
David C. Thomas
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David C. Thomas
Director
David C. Thomas
Writer
David C. Thomas
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is MC5: A True Testimonial about?
This documentary, made over a period of eight years, tells the remarkable story of an extremely influential rock'n'roll band. Starting from their mid-60's garage band roots (sounding amazingly like the Sonics), the Motor City 5 deveoped into an icon for a brand of loud, crushing music reflecting their industrial roots. Even if you don't care for their music (and you're bound to like even a few of their songs), their story is fascinating. It combines 60's protest, youthful braggadocio, and a style of music that would help carry one to the likes of Iggy and the Stooges (not to mention certain aspects of punk rock). This film is clearly a labor of love, combining extraordinarily rare live shows, still shots, a nearly-continuous backdrop of MC5 tunes, penetrating interviews with the remaining members and their spouses, and even FBI surveillance shots. It's the ultimate testimonial to a band that only gains in stature as time goes on.
Who directed MC5: A True Testimonial?
MC5: A True Testimonial was directed by David C. Thomas.
Who stars in MC5: A True Testimonial?
The principal cast of MC5: A True Testimonial includes Rob Tyner, Wayne Kramer, Fred 'Sonic' Smith, Michael Davis, Dennis Thompson.
When was MC5: A True Testimonial released and how long is it?
MC5: A True Testimonial was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for MC5: A True Testimonial?
MC5: A True Testimonial holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).