Persecution Blues: the Battle for the Tote!
Punk, passion, politics and public protest collide, in this documentary depicting the fight to save rock and roll in Melbourne.
Storyline
In 2010, the iconic Tote Hotel – last bastion of Melbourne’s vibrant music counterculture – was forced to close by unfair laws. Filmed over 7 years, “Persecution Blues” depicts the struggle of more than 20,000 fans – and the bands who inspire them – to preserve their history and protect their future, and puts the audience on the front line of an epic-scale culture war.
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Cast & Crew
Bruce Milne
himself
Amanda Palmer
herself
James Young
himself
Eddy Current Supression Ring
band
Powder Monkeys
band
Spazzys
band
Spiderbait
band
Frequently Asked Questions
Persecution Blues: the Battle for the Tote! was released on July 28, 2011.
The runtime of Persecution Blues: the Battle for the Tote! is 57m.
Persecution Blues: the Battle for the Tote! is a Documentary, Music movie.
Persecution Blues: the Battle for the Tote! has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 on TMDB.
Persecution Blues: the Battle for the Tote! is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Persecution Blues: the Battle for the Tote! was directed by Natalie van den Dungen.
The main cast of Persecution Blues: the Battle for the Tote! includes Bruce Milne, Amanda Palmer, James Young.
Persecution Blues: the Battle for the Tote! is originally in English.