Sham 69
When the innocence of youth culture collides with the skepticism and sensationalism of mass media. Celebrates the life of punk and the true motivators of the original scene, now seen on camera with their legendary stories of how it all began. The teenage youth of the 80’s, whose bigger goal was racial harmony and speaking up against the oppressive establishment. Fighting for a life that’s worth having, as there were no jobs, and utilized music as a way of life and the uniforms set them apart. However, this uniform also made them a target for the media.
Director
Blowing Bubbles does a great job of twisting and magnifying the issues of street life, safer sex and discrimination from the perspective of someone living with HIV/AIDS in somewhat surreal and harsh ways.
Sound
The story of a battle between Maori gods, which occurs after the separation of the earth and sky. this animated film, based on a traditional myth of New Zealand's Maori people, captures the stylistic and symbolic elements of traditional Maori art.
Sham 69 Playing live at The Emergency Room Lounge, Las Vegas 1st September 2007
