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DVD

Joy Division

Author

Grant Gee

Call Number

  • DVD 782.42166 J88J (CEN)

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Languages

In English, with optional Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Performers

Joy Division.

Publication Information

[New York] : The Weinstein Company Home Entertainment ; Santa Monica, CA : Distributed by Genius Products, [2008]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (96 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

MPAA rating: R; language.

Summary

As brash and gritty as the 70's post-punk music it celebrates, go in-depth to look at the brief but vital trajectory of a band that died with its troubled frontman, Ian Curtis, only to be reborn as the equally influential New Order. Features interviews with all surviving band members and explores the Manchester origins of this revolutionary act, their partnership with Factory Records founder Tony Wilson, and collaboration with legendary producer Martin Hannett.

Notes

Title from container.

"The true story of the meteoric rise and fall of one of the most influential bands of our time"--Container.

Originally produced as a documentary in 2007.

Special features: "Transmission" music video ; over 75 minutes of additional interviews.

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