Review of MC5: A True Testimonial (2002) by Nick A — 29 Jun 2008

A first-class documentary about the second greatest band ever to come out of Michigan. Recommended.

This review of MC5: A True Testimonial (2002) was written by Nick A on 29 Jun 2008.

MC5: A True Testimonial has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Tero N (5) on 08 Nov 2007

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By Joan Anderman (16) for Boston Globe (6,852) on 12 Mar 2004

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By Cole Smithey (1,865) for ColeSmithey.com (1,853) on 07 May 2009

captures the gritty charisma of Detroit as it informed the quirky and colorful personalities of a band that many fans still remember today…

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By Kevin Courrier (78) for Boxoffice Magazine (2,896) on 06 Sep 2003

Thomas unearths fabulous TV and home-movie footage of the group, and his interviews with the band capture the sense of loss…

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By Donald J. Levit (489) for ReelTalk Movie Reviews (1,771) on 06 Apr 2004

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By Steven G (866) on 23 Mar 2008

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By Laura Sinagra (110) for Village Voice (8,525) on 12 Apr 2004

Bravely bucks the Behind the Music arc, conveying a reality of constant flux, a sense of the band being jerked in many different directions…

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By Owen Gleiberman (3,271) for Entertainment Weekly (6,953) on 21 Apr 2004

Wide-ranging and beautifully edited -- it's a vivid evocation of a moment when even the ugliest guitar feedback could be taken as a serious…

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By Bob S (742) on 07 Jun 2008

This rocks so hard! Def one of the best music movies I've ever seen. Kick out the JAMs Motherfucker…

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