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The Public Image is Rotten(2018)

TV-MA
1h 43m
- Documentary
- Music

Release Date: Sep 14, 2018 | Limited

7.2

The story of PiL, the groundbreaking band form by John Lydon after the collapse of The Sex Pistols in 1978.

Releases

Original Release | Sep 14, 2018

Box Office

Results

Opening Weekend US & Canada:
$8,052
Total US & Canada:
$11,293
Total International
$3,171
Total Worldwide:
$14,464

Director & Top Cast

Tabbert Fiiller
Director

John Lydon
Self

Michael Alago
Self

Martin Atkins
Self

Ginger Baker
Self

Afrika Bambaataa
Self

Louis Bernardi

Self

Keith Bourton

Self

Jebin Bruni

Self

Ray Cokes

Self

Paul Cook

Self

Allan Dias

Self

Lu Edmonds

Self

Tabbert Fiiller

Self

Scott Firth

Self

Flea

Self

Nora Forster

Self

Viven Goldman

Self

Technical Specifications

Aspect Ratio: 1.78 : 1

Other Details

Country of Origin: United States

Summaries

Storyline

After the breakup of the Sex Pistols, John Lydon / John Rotten formed Public Image Ltd (PiL) his groundbreaking band with which he has pursued creative freedom ever since. He kept the band alive ever since, through personnel and stylistic changes, fighting to constantly reinvent new ways of approaching music, while adhering to radical ideals of artistic integrity. John Lydon has not only redefined music, but also the true meaning of originality. Former and current band mates, as well as fellow icons like Flea, Ad-Rock and Thurston Moore, add testimony to electrifying archival footage "including stills and audio from the infamous Ritz Show". With his trademark acerbic wit and unpredictable candor, Lydon offers a behind-the-scenes look at one of music's most influential and controversial careers. Johnny Rotten forever changed music and culture in general. But once wasn't enough. After the breakup of the Sex Pistols, John formed Public Image Ltd. (PiL), where he and the band continue to make exceptional records and tour the world. Through personnel and stylistic changes as well as adhering to radical ideals of artistic integrity, John has not only redefined music but the true meaning of originality.