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Dead Kennedys: The Early Years Live
6.7 / 10• 1987• 30m•NR• English
DocumentaryMusic
Storyline
An overview of the early years--late 1970s, early 1980s--of San Francisco punk band Dead Kennedys, with clips from some of their live concerts and footage of landmark San Francisco locations of the punk music scene. Jello Biafra and The Dead Kennedys show why they're the kings of satire in 9 live early performances.
Cast & Crew
Jello Biafra
Self
LeadKF
Klaus Flouride
Self
D.H. Peligro
Self
EB
East Bay Ray
Self
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Joe Reese's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Dead Kennedys: The Early Years Live is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
