MC5*: A True Testimonial

2002
2h

IMDb RATING

7.9/10

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Awards
- 1 win

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Michael Davis

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(as MC5)

Wayne Kramer

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(as MC5)

Fred 'Sonic' Smith

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(as MC5)

Dennis Thompson

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(as MC5)

Rob Tyner

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(as MC5)

Director
- David C. Thomas
Writers
- Laurel Legler
- David C. Thomas
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Quotes
Rob Tyner: I was watching TV the other night, and they had these guys from Indonesia, and
[the anthropologists]
Rob Tyner: said "You guys have a lot of parties and stuff; stay up all night and chew drugs, and dance on logs, and walk in the fire and do all this stuff, you know". And like, the guys said "Of course we have to have decent festivals! We do this so that our souls will be happy; so that our souls dont get mad at us, fly away to the gods and we'll die"

Connections
Featured in Danny Says (2015)

This is an excellent film that should be seen by all fans of rock music, as you will find the source of the roots of much of what is good in today's rock music. This is the best story you will get about the mighty MC5 and the working class kids that refused to become factory rats in the Motor City. The political stance matched the politics of the times and the political intensity matched the intensity of the music. Unfortunately, the flame of the NC5 burned bright, but fast. The in-fighting and controversy that marked the end of the 5 has spilled over on this film. If the court cases ever get resolved, we may yet see the legitimate release of this fine documentary - but don't hold your breath.