The story of the slits is the story of the worlds first all girl punk band who formed in london in 1976. The story of the slits is a new documentary film about the first allgirl punk group, the slits we reported on the film back in september 2017, directing readers towards the pledge campaign that will enable the films release on dvd date tbc. I honestly dont like much punk even though i grew up with it. The story of the slits dvd, 2018 at the best online prices at ebay. For more information head to the here to be heard facebook page. Heres a punk band that rarely gets talked about here in the usa, the slits. An exciting time, tessas scrapbook of the slits, started in 197677, the roxy club in covent garden. Throughout the film, the main voice of the slits comes from tessa and the story unfolds from the pages of her scrapbook. The story of the slits tells the story of the young women pioneers of the mid70s punk era from a female point of view. The story of the slits is produced by badgley, via his company molasses manifesto and mark vennis of moviehouse entertainment, while pledge music are working with the duo to bring a dvd release of the film direct to the bands loyal and, in many cases, longtime followers. The story of the slits 2017 the history of the worlds first allgirl punk band, which was formed in london in 1976. They were provocative, outrageous, and having funthey were not manufactured by some male record executive. From the bands inception in 1976 to the bands end in 2010 at the death following lead vocalist ari up, here to be heard.
The story of the slits rolled into derby for a showing at quad told mainly from the viewpoint of bassist tessa pollitt, the film looks over her shoulder as she reminisces through a scrapbook of agespotted newspaper cuttings and. Director william e badgley has composed a film that tells their story at a human level, with a lens of compassion and a. Here to be heard, made by us filmmaker and punk rocker william e badgley, has such a juicy, pertinent story to tell that it never palls. Contemporaries of both the clash and the sex pistols, the groundbreaking allgirl punk outfit the slits brought a muchneeded feminist slant to the hardcore music scene, pioneering the musical movement that came to be known as punky reggae and inspiring the countless musicians that followed in their footsteps. The story of the slits will make its north american premiere at alamo drafthouse brooklyn on may 5th, and it tells a story well worth knowing. John clarkson talks to tessa pollitt, the former bassist with seminal allgirl punk band the slits, about the new film documentary here to be heard. The film tells the story of the band and the lives of the women involved, from the bands inception in 1976 to the bands. Here to be heard summons punks first feminist firecrackers. The story of the slits deluxe dvd package, digital formats, and more coming july 6th. Mvd entertainment group has struck a deal with uk production and sales outfit moviehouse entertainment to bring the musicthemed documentary here to be heard. Htbh is a feature length documentary film about first wave british punks and first all girl punk band, the. Founded in london by four teen girls in 1976, the band was threatening to men and inspiring to women. I was a classical fan, but in the late 1970s i used to listen to a bbc saturday afternoon rock show and it started to play the slits.
The slits here to be heard film gains limited theatrical release here to be heard. The story of the slits, shows that the initially allfemale group deserves more accolades than they generally get. We recently attended a screening of here to be heard, an excellent new documentary movie about the slits at the historic regent street cinema in central london. The story of the slits is produced by badgley via his company molasses manifesto. Show it to people on the bus, and tell them you helped make it possible. The quartet of women who formed the best known punk iteration of the band ari up, viv albertine, tessa pollitt. This baggy documentary charts the career of the toughtalking allfemale rockers who. Over 84 minutes, contemporary interviews and old footage build a two act drama that reveals the slits to be one of the most underrated bands of their era. Now, the slits story is properly documented for the future generations to come. In an england ruled by bowlerhatted men, tessa, palmolive, viv albertine and 14. The story of the slits tells the story of the young women pioneers. If anything, it could have gone deeper into the bands mix of ideology. Contemporaries of the clash and sex pistols, they were the pioneering. The story of the slits, for which tess book acts as a starting point.
The story of the slits is lovingly done and holds your attention the whole way through. Documentary thoroughly examining the worlds first all girl punk band credited with. The story of the slits tells the story of the worlds first allgirl punk band and the lives of the young pioneering women involved. A wellintentioned but baggy, unfocused and unsatisfying documentary about punk legends the slits, which feels like an. Contemporaries of the clash and sex pistols, they were the pioneering godmothers of the musical movement known as punky reggae. The story of the slits 2017 download movie online with english subtitles hd free now name. This publication adds personal photos, handwritten notes by the band and a free deluxe dvd copy of the just released film here to be heard.
Contemporaries of the clash and sex pistols and the grandmothers of the musical movement known as punky reggae, the film tells the story of the slits, young women pioneers of the mid70s punk era from a female point of view and runs from the inception of the group in 1976 to its end in 2010 coinciding with the death of lead vocalist, ari up. The story of the slits is streaming, if here to be heard. Only, the slits incendiary story has largely been redacted from pop cultures chronicles so says new york universitys professor of punk and reggae, vivien goldman, in this edifying documentary. Apr 25, 2019 from the bands inception in 1976 to the bands end in 2010 following the death of lead vocalist ari up, here to be heard. The wisdom of the bands reformation in 2005 albeit with only ari up and tessa pollitt of its original members still present has to be open to question, their original potency feeling somehow diminished by the passage of time and the shifting of trends. Last night the provincial tour of here to be heard. The story of the slits that premiered at the bfi london film festival. Formed when singer ari up was only 14, the slits were drawn to her. The only all female band from the original london punk scene, the slits turned their sound toward reggae but with a radical uniqueness all their own. The story of the slits tells the story of the worlds first all. The story of the slits tells the story of allwoman womanled punk band the slits, from their formation in grim midseventies london, through to their initial demise in 82, surprising resurrection in 2005, and eventual end five years later. In an england ruled by bowlerhatted men, tessa, palmolive, viv albertine and 14yearold ariup were unique, with wild personalities. The slits here to be heard film gains limited theatrical.
The slits were the first allfemale punk group from the uk, and were as fierce as their name, bringing an abrasive energy and originality to the scene in the late 1970s. The story of the slits official release trailer 2017. The story of the slits, the groundbreaking punkreggae band led by ariup. Dvd release of the film direct to the bands loyal and, in many cases, longtime followers.
With interviews with the original and later lineups, archival footage, and music from the band, here to be heard showcases ones of the most authentic punk rock bands that. The film tells the story of the band and the lives of the women involved, from the. The documentary is really good showing lots of early footage when they were just untalented raw energy but of. The story of the slits is produced by badgley via his company molasses manifesto and mark vennis of moviehouse entertainment, while pledge music are working with the duo to bring a dvd release of the film direct to the bands loyal and, in many cases, longtime followers. The story of the slits is not a terribly sophisticated documentary but its subject matter is stellar. The slits, starring viv albertine, ari up, palmolive, tessa pollitt, neneh cherry, don letts, budgie, bruce smith, gina birch. The story of the slits nr, 1 hr 26 min documentary. Apr 21, 2018 here to be heard tells the story of the slits, the worlds first all girl punk rock group, from their original formation during the pioneering days of punk rock in mid 70s london, through their individual stories of struggle, to the reformation of the band in 2005 a time period that ends in 2010 when singer ari up died of cancer while. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Other films include live forever, new york doll, be here to love me. Searching for a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or view the william badgleydirected movie via. Once its released you will get a copy to watch whenever and wherever you want. The story of the slits on your tv, phone, or tablet. After a while i got to keep liking the music, but not so much the story.
Director william badgley kill all rednecks has announced a us screening tour of his new documentary, here to be heard. The story of the slits is one of moviehouse entertainments first inhouse productions but is one of many musicrelated titles handled by the studio since its inception in 2001. From the bands inception in 1976 to the bands end in 2010 following the death of lead vocalist ari up, here to be heard. Here to be heard is packed full of exciting live footage of the band in all their shocking and colourful glory and its easy to understand what an impact and sense of danger they must have exuded in their early days. The story of the slits traces the career of the iconoclastic band from their beginnings in the burgeoning u. Here to be heard the story of the slits screens may 14. Romero, albertine, bassist tessa pollitt and potent frontperson ari up. Contemporaries of the clash and sex pistols and the pioneering godmothers of the musical movement known as punky reggae, it runs from the bands inception in 1976 to its end in 2010 coinciding with. The documentary thoroughly examines the worlds first allgirl punk band formed in london, 1976. Sandwiched between these pieces are snippets of archival footage, performances pieces, and. Badgley mostly tells the story of the slits through interviews with the surviving band members, viv albertine, pollitt and paloma mclardy aka palmolive, along with some choice friends and family. Here to be heard tells the story of the slits, the worlds first all girl punk rock group, from their original formation during the pioneering days to punk rock in mid 70s london, through their individual stories of struggle, to the reformation of the band in 2005.
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