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The Devil and Daniel Johnston
Why this pick
Like We Jam Econo, this is an intimate, archival-rich music documentary shaped by a fiercely independent artist’s creative drive and the community around him.
A FILM WORTH A CLOSER LOOKTHE FEATURE PRESENTATION
MOVIE2005 1h 31m USA
IF THIS ONE STAYED WITH YOU
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We Jam Econo: The Story of the Minutemen
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CINEHUNCH / THE NEXT FRAME
Keep the feeling.
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The Punk Singer
Why this pick
A direct, energetic portrait of Kathleen Hanna that shares the Minutemen film’s DIY ethics, scene history, and focus on art as a lived commitment.
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Instrument: Ten Years with the Band Fugazi
Why this pick
Jem Cohen’s impressionistic Fugazi film favors live performance, process, and underground culture over conventional rock-documentary polish—an especially close fit for Minutemen devotees.
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The Fearless Freaks
Why this pick
This candid Flaming Lips portrait shares We Jam Econo’s fondness for eccentric collaborators, formative local scenes, and the sustained work behind an unconventional band identity.
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The Decline of Western Civilization
Why this pick
For the rawer historical counterpart, Spheeris captures Los Angeles punk from inside its clubs and crowds, preserving the volatile DIY ecosystem that informed bands like the Minutemen.
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01 / THE STORY
A little about the film.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
The people who bring it to life.
Jello Biafra
Himself
Flea
Himself
J. Mascis
Himself
Keith Morris
Himself
Lee Ranaldo
Himself
Mike Watt
Himself
Thurston Moore
Himself
Henry Rollins
Himself