Anarchy in the UK @ the BFI

Free Screening: The ‘Directors Cut’ of Chaos! ‘Ex Pistols Secret History: The Dave Goodman Story, with an introduction from Phil Strongman. A documentary about the history of one of the most influential and notorious punk bands ever, the Sex Pistols. The Pistols’ first producer, Dave Goodman, gives his views on the band and their impact. The documentary features what is arguably the ‘definitive’ Malcolm McLaren interview as well as appearances from Punk icons like Don Letts, Viviene Westwood and Glen Matlock. (Dir. Phil Strongmam- Cert. 15- 96 minutes) 9th June '07 - The Studio @ BFI Southbank - 1930hrs - Free

Anarchy in the UK @ the BFI

Free Screening: Punk Home Movies: The Captain Zip Video Trip with an introduction from Captain Zip himself. Phil Munnoch, also known as Captain Zip, is a veteran amateur filmmaker. His unique films captured the grass roots Punk scene of London’s King’s Road between 1978 and 1981. Two of these films are silent and will be accompanied by punk vinyl from Zip’s own collection- almost as if he was screening them for you in his front room.

Following the screening there will be a Free panel discussion that asks the question Is Punk Dead?

Conventional Punk histories will tell you Punk died in 1978, when the Sex Pistols’ disastrous tour of America came to an end and Johnny Rotten left the band. The final safety pin in the coffin came a year later when Sid Vicious died of a heroin overdose. However, Punk’s influence was felt throughout Britain for many years after and some suggest that its influence can still be felt today. This discussion will investigate Punk’s impact on British Society since 1976 and try to pinpoint when, if at all, Punk died. Contributions will be made by a mixed group of academics (Dr. Lucy Robinson- University of Sussex), filmmakers (Captain Zip) and music journalists (Mark Sinker). 9th June '07 - The Studio @ BFI Southbank - 15:30hrs - Free

Punk Hits the Mediatheque

Thirty years ago Punk Rock conqured the nation. Far beyond the King's Road, Punk became part of life on every high street. It was the anarchic voice of Britain's rebellious youth and a thorn in the side of those busy enjoying the Queen's Silver Jubilee celebrations. The Mediatheque revives the spirit of punk with a collection that tells the story of the music, its fans and its effect on the UK. These films and television programmes are not just about the familiar scene in London. Away from the Capital the scene was vital and exciting too, and lasted a lot longer. So sit back and enjoy the sounds of Manchester, Belfast, Derry, London and Huddersfield... The Anarchy in the UK season runs in the Mediatheque from the 1st June 2007 and is FREE. Just turn up, make yourself at home and enjoy... The Mediatheque is open Tues 13:00 - 20:00, Wed - Sun 11:00 - 20:00