We Jam Econo: The Story of the Minutemen (2005)

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91 min - Documentary | Biography | Music

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Ratings: 7.6/10 from 349 users Metascore: 66/100
Reviews: 9 user | 21 critic | 7 from Metacritic.com

A feature-length documentary chronicling early 80's punk rock band the Minutemen, from their beginnings in San Pedro, California, to their demise after the death of singer D. Boon in 1985.

Director:

Tim Irwin

Stars:

Milo Auckerman, Joe Baiza and Kevin Barrett

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Cast

Credited cast:
	Milo Auckerman	...	Himself
	Joe Baiza	...	Himself - Saccharine Trust
	Kevin Barrett	...	Himself - Urinals / 100 Flowers
	Scott Becker	...	Himself - Option Magazine
	Jello Biafra	...	Himself
	Richard Bonney	...	Himself
	D. Boon	...	Himself (archive footage)
	Jack Brewer	...	Himself - Saccharine Trust
	Dez Cadena	...	Himself
	Joe Carducci	...	Himself - SST Records
	Nels Cline	...	Himself - Guitarist
	Byron Coley	...	Himself - Archivist
	Ed Crawford	...	Himself - Firehose
	Brother Dale	...	Himself
	Richard Derrick	...	Himself - Musician / Former Roommate

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The Minutemen were a rock band from San Pedro, California. Through interviews with members Mike Watt (bass) and George Hurley (drums), the band's story is revealed. Commentary from other performers such as Flea, Greg Ginn, and Henry Rollins illuminates the band's place in the Southern California music scene and their contribution to music. Concert footage and old interview footage show Watt, Hurley, and departed singer/guitarist D. Boon, who died in an automobile accident in 1985. Written by Ken Miller <wkmiller704@yahoo.com>

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