Is punk rock dead? British comedian Steve Coogan discusses his role in Michael Winterbottom’s new film about the 1970s Manchester punk scene. Sarah Kernochon discusses her Academy Award winning documentary film about a New York City street musician.
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Is punk rock dead? British comedian Steve Coogan discusses his role in Michael Winterbottom’s new film about the 1970s Manchester punk scene. The film is called "24 Hour Party People."
Sarah Kernochon
Sarah Kernochon discusses her Academy Award winning documentary film about a New York street musician renowned for his "soloperas”, Thoth.
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