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Persecution Blues: the Battle for the Tote!

201157mNatalie van den Dungen
IMDb 7.5

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"Punk, passion, politics and public protest collide, in this documentary depicting the fight to save rock and roll in Melbourne."

In 2010, the iconic Tote Hotel – last bastion of Melbourne’s vibrant music counterculture – was forced to close by unfair laws. Filmed over 7 years, “Persecution Blues” depicts the struggle of more than 20,000 fans – and the bands who inspire them – to preserve their history and protect their future, and puts the audience on the front line of an epic-scale culture war.

DocumentaryMusic
PoliticsProtestCommunityWoman DirectorLive Music

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What is Persecution Blues: the Battle for the Tote! (2011) about?

In 2010, the iconic Tote Hotel – last bastion of Melbourne’s vibrant music counterculture – was forced to close by unfair laws. Filmed over 7 years, “Persecution Blues” depicts the struggle of more than 20,000 fans – and the bands who inspire them – to preserve their history and protect their future, and puts the audience on the front line of an epic-scale culture war.

Who stars in Persecution Blues: the Battle for the Tote!?

Persecution Blues: the Battle for the Tote! stars Bruce Milne (Self), Amanda Palmer (Self), James Young (Self), Eddy Current Supression Ring (band), Powder Monkeys (band). The film was directed by Natalie van den Dungen.

How long is Persecution Blues: the Battle for the Tote!?

Persecution Blues: the Battle for the Tote! has a runtime of 57 min and premiered in 2011.

Is Persecution Blues: the Battle for the Tote! worth watching?

Persecution Blues: the Battle for the Tote! holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. Fans of Documentary, Music are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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