Please note, this is no longer the official website for the film. As the front man for the clash from 1977 onward, joe strummer helped lead a charge that changed pop music. The clash has already been the subject of don letts excellent documentary westway to the world, but julien temples joe strummer. As the front man of the clash from 1977, joe strummer changed. The future is unwritten follows its own agenda, placing the band in the context of its primary singer and lyricist. Smith sep 15, 2017 with his chiseled cheekbones and righteous fury, the clashs joe. Four years after his death, his influence reaches out. Special features on the 123minute dvd include a theatrical trailer, 5. Joe strummer the future is unwritten ost 2007 joe strummer the future is unwritten by bukowski louis on grooveshark. Directed by julian temple and released in the year 2007 joe strummer.
Displaying joe strummer warts and all, the future is unwritten succeeds as both an engrossing documentary and a. You can obtain more information on it by visiting the link provided above. I remember the first time i heard the klaxon call of london calling. The film premiered 20 january 2007 at the 2007 sundance film festival. May 14, 2007 the future is unwritten is a musical chronicle of the various phases of strummer s life and career. As the front man of the clash from 1977 onwards, joe strummer changed peoples lives forever. The future is unwritten is maybe the first time one has seen a documentary done a punk rocker like this, where its a story of the ups and downs and valleys and little peaks for a rock star done in the style of eisenstein caught in the midst of a room covered with punk garb and an assistant with a mohawk. The future is unwritten stars joe strummer, steve jones, mick jones, brigitte bardot the movie has a runtime of about 2.
Displaying joe strummer warts and all, the future is unwritten succeeds as both an engrossing documentary and a comprehensive examination. The future is unwritten provides a rare glimpse into the man behind the legend of punk rock warlord. Joe strummer the future is unwritten documental sub esp. Strummer himself best sums up his appeal in an interview excerpted on the future is unwritten, a soundtrack tribute to strummer by way of his songs and the songs he liked, timed to a new julien. Features song lyrics for joe strummers the future is unwritten album. Nov 02, 2007 enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing joe strummer. Oct 31, 2007 julien temple, the director of joe strummer. The future is unwritten paints an uncommonly colorful picture of the. The future is unwritten, even if it were the straightforward, vh1ready rock star biography it might, at first, appear to be. The future is unwritten does justice to a complex and brilliant man who was constantly grappling with his fans expectations, his own. Here in its entirety is julian temples very fine 2007 documentary on joe strummer. The future is unwritten full movie free online streaming.
Featuring members of the clash, don letts, jim jarmusch, bernie rhodes, joe ely, john cooper clarke and many more. Its likely that i would have been stirred and moved by joe strummer. Joe strummer, steve jones and mick jones extra info. The future is unwritten uses rare footage, interviews and even snippets of an animated animal farm to tell its story. In honor of one of our favorite songwriters birthdays, heres us playing coma girl by joe strummer and the mescaleros at the joe strummer foundation benefit last night. Julien temples closeness with, and empathy for, his subject is evident throughout all the little details of the future is unwritten, temples fantastic documentary on the late joe strummer. The future is unwritten is a 2007 documentary about joe strummer by julien temple.
The future is unwritten explores the life of the iconic clash frontman, from his birth in 1952 and rise to fame as one of musics most original voices, to his fatal heart attack in 2002. The future is unwritten year 2007 genre documentary music biography type movies idmb rating 7. Enter city, state or zip code go fandango fanalert. In the future is unwritten, from british film director julien temple, joe strummer is revealed not just as a legend or musician, but as a true communicator of our times. The future is unwritten 2007 julien temples film is a fitting tribute to one of britains most influential and bestloved musicians, best known as the front man of the clash, who. Director julien temple reveals strummer as more than a punk legend, but a stunning cultural communicator whose influence knew no bounds. Top 30 quotes of joe strummer famous quotes and sayings. The future is unwritten is a documentary film on joe strummer, the lead vocalist of a highly popular british punk rock band going by the name the clash. The future is unwritten, discussed a number of subjects with rotten tomatoes, including the legacy of the clash, the challenge of making original musical documentaries, and why tupac shakur was one of the few musical artists who could actually act.
Drawing on both a shared punk history and the close personal friendship which developed over the last years of joe s life, julien temples film is a celebration of joe. New joe strummer music coming on dark horse records. The clash in muenchen 1977 metal urbain pionniers du punk hexagonal. Frontman and cofounder of the clash who explored an eclectic variety of rock, folk, and music styles as a solo artist. Joe strummer mick jones nicky topper headon terry chimes iain gillies. The future is unwritten is a 2007 documentary film directed by julien temple about joe strummer, the lead singer of the british punk rock band the clash, that went on to win the british independent film awards as best british documentary 2007. Music video by joe strummer performing the future is unwritten epk. Documenting the life of lead singer and guitarist for british punk rock group the clash, joe strummer. Jul 10, 2008 kudos to julian temple for crafting such a satisfyingly robust and unique look into the legacy of joe strummer with the future is unwritten, now made for optimum home viewing with the films. Maybe half of the films twohour running time is clashspecific, and even that hour is more about personality conflicts and the struggle.
The future is unwritten reveals the flawed man behind the punk rock hero by benjamin h. Hes best known as the only frontman that matters, but joe strummer. Drawing on both a shared punk history and the close personal friendship which developed over the last years of joes life, julien temples film is a celebration of joe. Maybe half of the films twohour running time is clashspecific, and even that hour is more about personality conflicts and the struggle to maintain. The future is unwritten chronicles strummer not just as a legend, but as a communicator and as a man. Feel free to upload this film everywhere you can or want. Dec 11, 2009 music video by joe strummer performing the future is unwritten epk. Strummer, leader of the clash, died in 2002 at the age of 50 from a. The future is unwritten joe strummer 2007, cd discogs. Smith sep 15, 2017 with his chiseled cheekbones and righteous fury, the. Features song lyrics for joe strummer s the future is unwritten album. The needle dropped on side one, track one of the clashs 1979 double.
The choice for the fireside location becomes clear later in the film. The aforementioned tribute is for joe strummer, the legendary punk musician and clash bandleader, who is given his due in this terrific, if not a bit lengthy, new documentary, joe strummer the future is unwritten, by julien temple. The future is unwritten directed by julian temple and released in the year 2007 joe strummer. Drawing on both a shared punk history and the close personal friendship that developed over the last years of joes life, julien temples film is a celebration of joe strummer. May 14, 2007 strummer himself best sums up his appeal in an interview excerpted on the future is unwritten, a soundtrack tribute to strummer by way of his songs and the songs he liked, timed to a new julien. The film, however, is much more than a biography of the clashs guitarist and lead singer. The future is unwritten is a musical chronicle of the various phases of strummers life and career. The future is unwritten is a moving and personal portrait of a musician who helped shaped not just punk, but modern music as a whole. With joe strummer, steve jones, mick jones, brigitte bardot. The future is unwritten in hd 1080p, watch joe strummer. It comprises archive footage of him spanning his life, and interviews with friends, family, and other celebrities.
As the front man of the clash from 1977, joe strummer changed peoples lives forever. Joe strummer the future is unwritten epk epk youtube. The future is unwritten is a 2007 documentary film directed by julien temple about joe strummer, the lead singer of the british punk rock band. The future is unwritten 4 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars. Kudos to julian temple for crafting such a satisfyingly robust and unique look into the legacy of joe strummer with the future is unwritten, now made for optimum home viewing with the films. In the future is unwritten, he is revealed not just as a legend.
Filmmaker julien temple takes a look beyond the guise of the late, anti establishment icon joe strummer to offer a warm portrait of the selfdescribed. There are personal interviews with some of the surviving members of the clash, as well as with people like bono and john cusack that are very personal, and serve the film well. The future is unwritten is a documentary on the movements most talented and complex figure. The future is unwritten full movie, watch joe strummer. Directed and produced by joe strummer s longtime friend julian temple director of the filth and the fury, joe strummer. Drawing on both a shared punk history and the close personal friendship that developed over the last years of joe s life, julien temples film is a celebration of joe strummer. The future is unwritten paints an uncommonly colorful picture of the onetime leader of the clash. Frontman and cofounder of the clash who explored an eclectic variety of rock, folk, and music styles as a solo. The future is unwritten 2007 julien temples film is a fitting tribute to one of britains most influential and bestloved musicians, best. The future is unwritten features many appearances by big name celebrities like bono, iggy pop, matt dillon, johnny depp, mick jones, john cusack and topper headon, to name a few.
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