The Punks Are Alright

The Punks Are Alright

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The Punks Are Alright

2006

1h 26m

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The chronicles of punk rockers from three different countries (Canada, Brazil and Indonesia) and how their music ressonates with each other. By a series of musical and ideological exchanges, the film provides insight on the youth culture in each of the very different locales.

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