Description
1. DEVO 2025 Documentary First Aired 19th of August 2025: The 2025 documentary Devo is an in-depth look at the influential new wave band, exploring their origins as art students at Kent State University who were radicalized by the 1970 shootings. Directed by Chris Smith (known for Tiger King), the film uses archival footage and interviews to trace how their philosophy of “de-evolution” and anti-establishment art evolved into their unique musical and visual style, including hits like “Whip It”. It highlights their artistic and cultural impact, which was shaped by the political upheaval of the era
Origin story: The documentary connects the band’s formation and “de-evolution” concept directly to the 1970 Kent State Massacre, which occurred while some of the members were students at the university. Artistic philosophy: It delves into Devo’s multi-faceted art concept, which they believed was a commentary on humanity’s descent from an imagined utopian past into a “devolved” state. Key themes: The film examines themes of art, rebellion, and subversion, showing how Devo’s approach to music and visuals was revolutionary for its time.
Content: It features interviews with founding members like Mark Mothersbaugh and Gerald Casale, rare archival footage, and other principal players to tell the band’s complete story.
Cast: Devo (archive footage), Mark Mothersbaugh, Gerald Casale, Robert Mothersbaugh at an event for Devo (2024), Bob Casale and Devo, Jim Mothersbaugh, Alan Myers, Elliot Roberts – Devo’s Manager and Bob Lewis – Early Collaborator
BONUS ARCHIVAL MATERIAL EXCLUSIVE to this DVD release
Fridays TV Show Live Performance Compilation 1980-1981
2. Friday’s Season 1 episode 6 May 23, 1980: Opening, then Devo performs “Girl U Want” and “Gates of Steel.”
3. Friday’s Season 2 episode 8 November 7, 1980: Opening, then Devo performs “Whip It” and “Uncontrollable Urge.”
4. Friday’s Season 3 episode 3 October 16, 1981: Opening, then Devo performs “NuTra Theme,” “Jerkin’ Back n’ Forth,” “I Saw Jesus,” “Through Being Cool” and “Working in a Coal Mine.”
TOTAL RUNNING TIME (including Bonus Material) is 2 HOURS
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