Country USA Running Time 72 mins Format DV
Director David Keiler Jr, Jeff Iwanick Producer Kirsten Agrell DoP Albert Maysles Print Source Element Productions W www.elementproductions.com
Not A Photograph recounts the reunification of the late 1970s band The Mission Of Burma twenty years after they started the band, with tracks such as That’s When I Reach For My Revolver. This post-punk Boston group comprises guitarist Roger Miller, bassist Pete Prescot and Bob Weston and their original aim that was to enlarge the scope of Punk’s reach, whilst remaining loyal to its rebellious spirit. The unconventional name of the band was chosen for its ‘murky and disturbing quality’. Despite a large fan base, the band were notorious for their somewhat unconventional live performances, that were reputed for being hit or miss. The experimental nature of the group meant that their shows would either offer spectacular sound or straight-out incomprehensible noise.
The doc narrates their initial success, showing original footage of some of their earlier gigs such as one that was performed in 1979 at My Space in Boston. It brings us up to date with their motivations for releasing the album On Off On in 2003, after years of musical inactivity. TW
‘Artistic integrity without the self-delusion, refreshing indeed’ – Plan B
ALL ACCESS RAINDANCE FESTIVAL PASS
All screenings take place at the CineWorld, Trocadero Centre, Piccadilly, London W1
except Opening and Closing Night - CineWorld Haymarket
Access all areas:
- ticket to the Opening Night Gala screening of BROTHERS OF THE HEAD + the After Show Party (live music, and free booze)
- 80 of the best independent feature films
*150 short films (including animation, documentary and experimental strands)
- Q & A with film producers and
directors
- networking opportunities
- meet the people who decide what movies get made: Live Ammunition! (the super pitch event)
- exclusive tickets to Stanley Kubrick screenings and events
- four monster parties (Opening - Sept 27th, Sept 29th, October 3rd and Closing Night)
- ten industry panel seminars
- a FREE commemorative Raindance Festival Tee Shirt (while supplies last)
