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MC5*: A True Testimonial

  • 2002
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
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MC5*: A True Testimonial (2002)
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  • Director
    • David C. Thomas
  • Writers
    • Laurel Legler
    • David C. Thomas
  • Stars
    • Michael Davis
    • Wayne Kramer
    • Fred 'Sonic' Smith
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    208
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    • Director
      • David C. Thomas
    • Writers
      • Laurel Legler
      • David C. Thomas
    • Stars
      • Michael Davis
      • Wayne Kramer
      • Fred 'Sonic' Smith
    • 9User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
    • 75Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 win

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    (l to r) Fred "Sonic" Smith, Dennis Thompson, Robin Tyner, Wayne Kramer, Michael Davis
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    Michael Davis
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    Wayne Kramer
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    • (as MC5)
    Fred 'Sonic' Smith
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    • (as MC5)
    Dennis Thompson
    • Self
    • (as MC5)
    Rob Tyner
    • Self
    • (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"

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    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.
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    • Apr 23, 2006

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    • Release date
      • March 5, 2004 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • MC5 - A True Testimonial
    • Production companies
      • Future/Now Films Inc.
      • Zonta LLC
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $10,888
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,962
      • Mar 7, 2004
    • Gross worldwide
      • $10,888
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      2 hours
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      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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