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DEVO

2024-01-21 · 94 min · ★ 7.7

Documentary · Music

Originally formed amidst the chaos of the 1970 Kent State anti-Vietnam War protest killings, the not quite new wave band Devo scored a hit with "Whip It" and gained mainstream success with their message of societal "de-evolution."

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Directors
Chris Smith
Production companies
Vice Studios, Library Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Mark MothersbaughMark MothersbaughSelf
Gerald V. CasaleGerald V. CasaleSelf
Robert MothersbaughRobert MothersbaughSelf
Alan MyersAlan MyersSelf (archive footage)
Bob CasaleBob CasaleSelf (archive footage)
Brian EnoBrian EnoSelf (archive footage)
Michael W. SchwartzMichael W. SchwartzRod Rooter (archive footage)
Mark GoodmanMark GoodmanSelf (archive footage)
Elliot RobertsSelf (archive footage)
Robert Mothersbaugh Sr.General Boy (archive footage)
David BowieDavid BowieSelf (archive footage)
Chuck StatlerSelf (archive footage)
Richard BransonRichard BransonSelf (archive footage)
Kal RudmanSelf (archive footage)
Andy WarholAndy WarholSelf (archive footage)
Bobbie WatsonSelf (archive footage)
Robert HilburnSelf (archive footage)
Jerry WexlerSelf (archive footage)
Merv GriffinMerv GriffinSelf (archive footage)
David LettermanDavid LettermanSelf (archive footage)

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