CinemaOSMovie · 1991 · 1h 3m

Reality 86'd

70%(1)IMDbMusicDocumentary

Three bands and crew (a combined total of 13 individuals), 2 Dodge Ram extended cab vans, one equipment truck, one PA system traverse the continental US for six months. A road documentary shot from the inside of the last Black Flag tour ever (the 1986 “In My Head” US tour.) Featuring behind the scenes proceedings and live performances from Black Flag, Painted Willie, and Gone. David Markey was along for the entire trip as the drummer / singer for Painted Willie, documenting the six month tour with his Super-8 camera as it happened. Also features roadie Joe (“Planet Joe”) Cole, soundmen Davo Claasen and Dave “Ratman” Levine, and the tour manager who kept it all together, Mitch Bury. A crucial turning point in American underground rock. The end of the line for a trail blazing American band. Shot in 1986 and completed by director David Markey in 1991 for We Got Power. (futuristika.org)

Directed byDavid Markey

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 3m
Language
EN
Released
September 1, 1991
Budget
$15,000
Studios
We Got Power Films

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Black Flag Reality 86'd Documentary

Black Flag Reality 86'd Documentary

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7 credited
Starring
Henry Rollins

Henry Rollins

Self

Greg Ginn

Greg Ginn

Self

Mitch Bury

Simeon Cain

Davo Claassen

Joe Cole

Joe Cole

Andrew Weiss

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Directed by
David Markey
David Markey

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