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For people who are Minutemen fans and movie buffs, We Jam Econo is kind of a mixed blessing.
Noel Murray, AV Club
We Jam Econo: The Story of the Minutemen
2005 · 1h 31m · Not Rated
Documentary
Directed by
Tim Irwin
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We Jam Econo: The Story of the Minutemen
Overview
A feature-length documentary chronicling early '80s punk rock band the Minutemen, from their beginnings in San Pedro, California, to their demise after the death of singer D. Boon in 1985.
Director and cast
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94%
Tomatometer
Fresh
This is an insider's tour -- the uninitiated are, frankly, not likely to be converted.
Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News
Fresh
The spiky documentary in their honor keeps alive the echoes of their slapdash, Smithsonian-worthy sound.
Ned Martel, New York Times
Fresh
It's refreshing to see a doc in which the biggest boldfaced name is Flea, who gushes over Watt and Boon's reluctance to tune their instruments.
Mikael Wood, Village Voice
Fresh
The filmmakers have assembled a remarkable cast of voices, including Henry Rollins, Flea, Ian MacKaye, Thurston Moore, Richard Hell, J Mascis, critic Richard Meltzer, and Watt's mom.
James Parker, Boston Globe
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