Punk the Vote! (2006)

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 1H 13M

Director : Eric Denis

Synopsis

Roach and Starbuck, two hardcore punks from Montreal, try to form their own political party, but run out of time due to Canada's electoral process. Instead, they decide to campaign for political office as independent candidates in a rich Montreal district called Outremont.

Actors

Starbuck
Starbuck
Self
Eric Denis
Eric Denis
Himself (as Roach)

Crews

Eric Denis
Eric Denis
Director

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