MY CAREER AS A JERK (DVD)

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• Release Year: 2012
• Genre: Documentary; Music
• Plot: MY CAREER AS A JERK ; From the beginning, LA punk band Circle Jerks were rooted in controversy. ; Formed by ex-members of Black Flag and Red Cross ( now Redd Kross) in late ; 1979, the band came to encapsulate the image, sound, and energy of California ; Hardcore Punk. Filmmaker David Markey ( '1991: The Year Punk Broke,' 'The ; Slog Movie') mixes in-depth interviews. rare live footage, and historical perspective to ; illustrate the story of one of the most influental bands in the American underground. ; 'My Career as a Jerk' follows the band from their early days and classic debut, to ; navigating the independent label and touring scene of the 80s. and to the addictions, ; fights, and and injuries that forced their break up. Of course, the story doesn't quite end ; there. 'My Career as a Jerk' traverses some 30 years of history of the legendary, on ; again / off again Los Angeles punk band Circle Jerks as shared by Keith Morris, Greg ; Hetson, Lucky Lehrer, Earl Liberty. and Zander Schloss. with scads of shredding live ; performances (including footage David Markey shot in the early 80s). Features live ; performances with Roger Rogerson. Chuck Biscuits, and Flea, with insight from Henry ; Rollins, J Mascis, Brian Baker, Greg Graffin. Lisa Fancher.;
• Cast: David Markey
• Director: David Markey
• Runtime: 1:36
• Company: Mvd Visual
• Media Format: Movie