OPENING FILM: Founded in London by four teen girls in 1976, the Slits were the world’s first all girl punk rock group. They toured with The Clash and made the Sex Pistols look like “choir boys.” (William Badgley / 2017 / UK / Taiwan premier / Q&A)
Lead singer for the heavy metal band Chthonic, Freddy Lim, was recently elected to Taiwan’s legislature. This documentary follows his transformation from rock star to politician. (Marco Wilms / 2018 / Germany, Taiwan / Q&A)
A video mix-tape that journeys across the American indie music landscape, paying homage to the DIY spirit and asking basic questions about the nature of independence and music. (Nicole Wegner / 2017 / Germany / Taiwan premier / Q&A)
The “original goth girl”, Nico lived a second life after Andy Warhol and the Velvet Underground. Hers is the story of a fallen star, and a quest for redemption. (Susanna Nicchiarelli / 2017 / Italy, Belgium / Taiwan premier)
A weird and savage journey into the heart of underground Tokyo rock and roll scene and the DIY ethic that keeps it thriving. (Mario Cuzic / 2016 / Japan)
British punk duo Sleaford Mods have been called “the voice of Britain” by their fans, “Britain’s angriest band” by the Guardian and “The world’s greatest rock ‘n’ roll band” by Iggy Pop. (Christine Franz / 2017 / Germany)
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