Persecution Blues: the Battle for the Tote! (2011)
Persecution Blues: the Battle for the Tote! (2011)
Punk, passion, politics and public protest collide, in this documentary depicting the fight to save rock and roll in Melbourne.
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.

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Cast

Bruce Milne Bruce Milne As: himself
Amanda Palmer Amanda Palmer As: herself
James Young James Young As: himself
Eddy Current Supression Ring Eddy Current Supression Ring As: band
Magic Dirt Magic Dirt As: band
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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.


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

Details

Genres: Documentary, Music

Language: English

Release Date: 28 July 2011

Country: AU

Runtime: 57m

Company Credits

Company: NicNat Films

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Mat Govoni

Mat Govoni

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Karl Siemon

Karl Siemon

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Lluis Fuzzhound

Lluis Fuzzhound

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