The Public Image is Rotten

Sep 14 2018 TV-MA 1h 45m
Documentary

British rock icon John Lydon and fellow bandmates recall the years they spent performing as Public Image Ltd.

Plot

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.

Written by

N/A

Directed by

Tabbert Fiiller

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Verisimilitude

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
381
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
66
Popularity
NA