Persecution Blues the Battle for the Tote

Movie"Punk passion politics and public protest collide in this documentary depicting the fight to save rock and roll in Melbourne"
Audience Score
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Persecution Blues the Battle for the Tote
NR 57 minDocumentary, Music
In 2010 the iconic Tote Hotel last bastion of Melbournes vibrant music counterculture was forced to close by unfair laws Filmed over 7 years Persecution Blues depicts the struggle of more than 20000 fans and the bands who inspire them to preserve their history and protect their future and puts the audience on the front line of an epicscale culture war
StarringBruce MilneAmanda PalmerJames Young
DirectorNatalie van den Dungen

Movie Details

Original Language:English
Production Companies:NicNat Films
Persecution Blues the Battle for the Tote on the Web:Official Website
Movie Tags:
woman directorpoliticslive musiccommunityprotest