Crass: The Sound of Free Speech (The Story of Reality Asylum)

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Crass: The Sound of Free Speech (The Story of Reality Asylum)

2023

1h 35m

9.0(1 votes)

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The film dives into 1970's Britain; the birth of punk and the formation of Crass, with an in-depth look at their art, music and ethos.

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9 featured cast members

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Annie Bandez

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Mick Duffield

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Steve 'Ignorant' Williams

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Ben Ponton

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Tom Rattigan

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Penny Rimbaud

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Pete Stennett

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Andy T.

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Gee Vaucher

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Directed by: Brandon Spivey

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