CinemaOSMovie · 2011 · 0h 57m

Persecution Blues: the Battle for the Tote!

Punk, passion, politics and public protest collide, in this documentary depicting the fight to save rock and roll in Melbourne.

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In 2010, the iconic Tote Hotel – last bastion of Melbourne’s vibrant music counterculture – was forced to close by unfair laws. Filmed over 7 years, “Persecution Blues” depicts the struggle of more than 20,000 fans – and the bands who inspire them – to preserve their history and protect their future, and puts the audience on the front line of an epic-scale culture war.

Directed byNatalie van den Dungen

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 57m
Language
EN
Released
July 28, 2011
Studios
NicNat Films

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Persecution Blues: The Battle for the Tote - Trailer

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Featuring

Cast & crew

7 credited
Starring

Bruce Milne

Self

Amanda Palmer

Amanda Palmer

Self

James Young

Self

Eddy Current Supression Ring

band

Powder Monkeys

band

Spazzys

band

Spiderbait

band

Creative team
Directed by
Natalie van den Dungen
Produced by
Natalie van den Dungen
Nicole Rogers

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