The Clash: Westway to the World
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| German title | The Clash: Westway to the World |
| Original title | The Clash: Westway to the World |
| Country of production | United States |
| original language | English |
| Publishing year | 2000 |
| length | 60/79 min. (Director's Cut) minutes |
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| Director | Don Letts |
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The Clash: Westway to the World is a 2000 documentary about British punk rock group The Clash . Directed by Don Letts , the film combines old footage from performances in clubs and major stadiums with interviews with members Mick Jones , Paul Simonon , Topper Headon and Joe Strummer, as well as other people close to the group.
content
In terms of content, the film is a documentary about the history of The Clash's music career. He shows how the group got its start as a rebellious punk and later the various influences of the members were brought into their musical work. Paul Simonon brings reggae, Mick Jones a bit “harder”, British rock and Joe Strummer American R&B influences into the group's music. Despite numerous disagreements and conflicts between the members of the group, The Clash managed to become the "only band that matters" (English "only music group that matters " ). The film documents their beginnings, their rise and finally their collapse.
Awards
In 2003 the film won a Grammy for Best Full-Length Music Video.
criticism
Critics complain that the film sometimes has significant flaws. For example, the formation of The Clash, which existed for four years from 1983 to 1986 after Mick Jones left, is not mentioned. Fans also complain that the excerpts from the original recordings and material are too short and not shown in full.
Web links
- The Clash: Westway to the World in the Internet Movie Database (English)
Individual evidence
- ^ Awards for The Clash: Westway to the World in the Internet Movie Database , accessed February 15, 2008