David Markey Movies

  • 2018
    Desolation Center

    Desolation Center

    Desolation Center

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    The untold story of a series of Reagan-era guerrilla punk and industrial desert happenings in Southern California that are now recognized as the...

    Desolation Center
  • 2006
    Above, Beneath and Beyond the Valley: The Making of a Musical-Horror-Sex-Comedy

    Above, Beneath and Beyond the Valley: The Making of a Musical-Horror-Sex-Comedy

    Above, Beneath and Beyond the Valley: The Making of a Musical-Horror-Sex-Comedy

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    Retrospective documentary about the making of the 1970 cult film "Beyond the Valley of the Dolls."

    Above, Beneath and Beyond the Valley: The Making of a Musical-Horror-Sex-Comedy
  • 1992
    1991: The Year Punk Broke

    1991: The Year Punk Broke

    1991: The Year Punk Broke

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    David Markey's documentary of life on the road with Sonic Youth and Nirvana during their tour of Europe in late 1991. Also featuring live...

    1991: The Year Punk Broke
  • 1984
    Desperate Teenage Lovedolls

    Desperate Teenage Lovedolls

    Desperate Teenage Lovedolls

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    Two girls rediscover their love for playing rock, find a drummer and begin practicing. When one of their mothers intervenes, they run away from home...

    Desperate Teenage Lovedolls
  • 1986
    Lovedolls Superstar

    Lovedolls Superstar

    Lovedolls Superstar

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    The Lovedolls return from their untimely demise in this 1986 sequel to "Desperate Teenage Lovedolls". Patch Kelley (Janet Housden) becomes Patch...

    Lovedolls Superstar
  • 1989
    The Book of Manson

    The Book of Manson

    The Book of Manson

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    Charles Manson, claiming to be the Second Coming, leads his young followers down the path of sex and murder in this bizarre homage by renowned artist...

    The Book of Manson
  • 2012
    Circle Jerks: My Career as a Jerk

    Circle Jerks: My Career as a Jerk

    Circle Jerks: My Career as a Jerk

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    From the beginning, LA punk band the Circle Jerks were rooted in controversy. Formed by ex members of Black Flag and Red Cross (now Redd Kross) in...

    Circle Jerks: My Career as a Jerk
  • 2004
    (This Is Known as) The Blues Scale

    (This Is Known as) The Blues Scale

    (This Is Known as) The Blues Scale

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    While planning the eventual DVD release for "1991: The Year Punk Broke", Dave Markey cut a 40-minute film out of unused footage to create a companion...

    (This Is Known as) The Blues Scale
  • 1988
    Lou Believers

    Lou Believers

    Lou Believers

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    Thurston Moore, Kim Gordon, and Lou Reed roam the streets of Los Angeles searching for James Woods.

    Lou Believers
  • 1970
    The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell

    The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell

    The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell

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    Bill Bartell was a multifaceted individual who traversed the punk rock scene, law enforcement, rodeo riding, and country music. Known for his unique...

    The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell
  • 1993
    Grunge Pedal

    Grunge Pedal

    Grunge Pedal

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    Starring Vehicle for Free Kitten. Kim Gordon, Julie Cafritz, & Mark Ibold lounge on suburban lawns, jamming a guitar effects box & Japanese beat...

    Grunge Pedal
  • 1989
    Citizen Tania

    Citizen Tania

    Citizen Tania

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    The Symbionese Liberation Army kidnaps Patty Hearst, but Patty is all-too-willing to join them, in this strange docudrama by renowned artist Raymond...

    Citizen Tania
  • 1982
    The Slog Movie

    The Slog Movie

    The Slog Movie

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    A raw and unparalleled DIY documentary about the West Coast Punk scene made by a group of young fans/filmmakers about the bands they loved.

    The Slog Movie
  • 2006
    Cut Shorts

    Cut Shorts

    Cut Shorts

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    A collection of short films and music videos from independent filmmaker David Markey, from 1974 to 2004.

    Cut Shorts
  • 2008
    The Reinactors

    The Reinactors

    The Reinactors

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    A hilarious and oddly moving look at the exploits of celebrity look-a-likes and film character performers on Hollywood boulevard over the span of a...

    The Reinactors
  • 1991
    Rap Damage

    Rap Damage

    Rap Damage

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    Thurston on a bender. Shot one day during a break on the Ragged Glory Tour. Hip Hopped-up NYC roadie Maurice Menares plays the psychotic...

    Rap Damage
  • 2012
    Dinosaur Jr: Bug Live at 930 Club

    Dinosaur Jr: Bug Live at 930 Club

    Dinosaur Jr: Bug Live at 930 Club

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    Through an online contest, six fans were selected to film Dinosaur Jr. performing Bug in its entirety at the 9:30 Club in Washington, DC in June...

    Dinosaur Jr: Bug Live at 930 Club
  • 1991
    Reality 86'd

    Reality 86'd

    Reality 86'd

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    Three bands and crew (a combined total of 13 individuals), 2 Dodge Ram extended cab vans, one equipment truck, one PA system traverse the continental...

    Reality 86'd
  • 1970
    Flipside Video Fanzine Number 1

    Flipside Video Fanzine Number 1

    Flipside Video Fanzine Number 1

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    1 Social Distortion– Under My Thumb 2 Social Distortion– 1945 3 Social Distortion– Playpen 4 The Vandals– Anarchy Burger ...

    Flipside Video Fanzine Number 1
  • 1989
    Weatherman '69

    Weatherman '69

    Weatherman '69

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    Featuring a cast that includes Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore, Mike Watt of the legendary hardcore band Minutemen, and Pettibon himself,...

    Weatherman '69