As the lead singer of the clash from 1977 onward, joe strummer changed peoples lives forever. Big bad love music from the motion picture various artists. Because joe was such a positive life force, i always think of it as meaning the world in front of you has limitless possibilities. The film, however, is much more than a biography of the clashs guitarist and lead singer. There are personal interviews with some of the surviving members of the clash, as well as with people like bono and john cusack that are very personal, and serve the film well. I ve never cared for joe strummer and the clash, but julien temples joe strummer.
In the future is unwritten, he is revealed not just as a legend or musician, but as a true. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. His globe spanning playlists included many of the rock, reggae and folk artists that inspired the clash, plus many surprises. The future is unwritten explores the life of the iconic clash frontman, from his birth in 1952 and rise to fame as one of musics most original voices, to his fatal heart attack in 2002.
The future is unwritten critics consensus displaying joe strummer warts and all, the future is unwritten succeeds as both an engrossing documentary and a comprehensive examination of. As the front man of the clash from 1977 onwards, joe strummer changed peoples lives forever. Director julien temple reveals strummer as more than a punk legend, but a stunning cultural communicator whose influence knew no bounds. Drawing on both a shared punk history and the close personal friendship which developed over the last years of joe s life, julien temples film is a celebration of joe. In the future is unwritten, from british film director julien temple, joe strummer is revealed not just as a legend or musician, but as a as the lead singer of the clash from. However, the future is unwritten proves itself more than just a music biography, by being a crystal clear platform for joe strummer s heartfelt though often contradictory humanist views, by being. I do, however, find the phenomenon of considerable social interest. Get your swag on with discounted movies to stream at home, exclusive movie gear, access to advanced screenings and discounts galore. Directed and produced by joe strummers longtime friend julian temple director of the filth and the fury, joe strummer. Recast actress joan gregson first appeared as rebecca hastings in love and human remains. The future is unwritten is that the late rocker doesnt carry the movie. Between then and 2002, strummer hosted a series of programs with a simple format one man and his eclectic record collection. The future is unwritten opens with startling blackandwhite footage of joe strummer in the studio, singing white riot.
The future is unwritten music from the film by joe strummer. The future is unwritten follows its own agenda, placing the band in the context of its primary singer and lyricist. Maybe half of the film s twohour running time is clashspecific, and even that hour is more about personality conflicts and the struggle to maintain. Joe strummer, gravelvoiced lead singer for the clash, labeled the only band that matters by music critics during englands 1977 punkrock revolution, comes to life as never before in joe strummers. The future is unwritten, julien temples razorsharp documentary. The future is unwritten critics consensus displaying joe strummer warts and all, the future is unwritten succeeds as both an engrossing documentary and. Its history, criticism, philosophy and politics, played fast and loud.
The future is unwritten is a 2007 documentary film directed by julien temple about joe strummer, the lead singer of the british punk rock band. The future is unwritten is a documentary film on joe strummer, the lead vocalist of a highly popular british punk rock band going by the name the clash. Find out where to watch, buy, and rent joe strummer. Directed by julien temple, an able and tireless chronicler of the pop life, joe strummer assembles clips and interviews into a fastmoving timeline. It was also shown at the dublin film festival on 24 february 2007.
Joe strummer the future is unwritten documental sub esp. Temple gets at the heart of strummers character, at the unbridled joy that existed within his righteous anger, the satisfaction of knowing. The aforementioned tribute is for joe strummer, the legendary punk musician and clash bandleader, who is given his due in this terrific, if not a bit lengthy, new documentary, joe strummer the future is unwritten, by julien temple. Four years after his death, his influence reaches out around the world, more strongly now than ever before. The future is unwritten is a 2007 documentary film directed by julien temple about joe strummer, the lead singer of the british punk rock band the clash, that went on to win the british independent film awards as best british documentary 2007. He finally got his wish in 1999, when bbc world service premiered joe strummer s london calling. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod.
T he biggest disappointment of julien temples goodtry documentary joe strummer. The singers life is compressed into a twohour montage of interviews, vintage video snippets and artsy filigree in joe strummer. The future is unwritten stream on hulu joe strummer, best known as the frontman for seminal punk band the clash, died at the age of 50 of a heart attack in 2002. Joe strummer the future is unwritten dvd 2007 sony. Drawing on both a shared punk history and the close personal friendship that developed over the last years of joe s life, julien temples film is a celebration of joe strummer. The choice for the fireside location becomes clear later in the film. We tell you about the life of joe strummer, the widely acclaimed punk rock musician, and lead vocalist of the band the clash.
It comprises archive footage of him spanning his life, and interviews with friends, family, and other celebrities. The future is unwritten murdoch mysteries wiki fandom. For 30 years, brit julien temple has combined his dual passions of film and. Whatever the case was, i would have liked to know better the relationship between the interviewees and strummer. Joe strummer 2005 joe strummer 001 2018 walker 1986 rock art and the xray style 1999 global a gogo 2001 you may also like see all. Joe strummer, the clash the future is unwritten trailer. Joe strummer the future is unwritten mp3 album download. The future is unwritten is a documentary directed by julien temple. Please note, this is no longer the official website for the film. Nov 02, 2007 but the waning of punks heat leaves behind a surprising afterglow and allows you to appreciate joe strummers warmth. The future is unwritten motion picture soundtrack the. Joe was no longer the man who broke up the clash and it was like he. The future is unwritten year 2007 genre documentary music biography type movies idmb rating 7. As the front man for the clash from 1977 onward, joe strummer helped lead a charge that changed pop music.
In the future is unwritten, from british film director julien temple, joe strummer is revealed not just as a legend or musician, but as a true communicator of our times. A portrait of the life and works of strummer from an impressive. The future is unwritten music from the film joe strummer soundtrack 2007. In 1976 he had originally set out to do a film about a different british punk band, the clash. The future is unwritten chronicles strummer not just as a legend, but as a communicator and as a man. The future is unwritten 2006 starring joe strummer and bono on dvd and bluray. The future is unwritten 4 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars. Everything that influenced joe was showcased in some form or another. Directed by julian temple and released in the year 2007 joe strummer. After joe strummer died in december 2002, the strummer legend was quickly burnished into a holy glow, a posthumous radiance. This is a film which will be essential to those of us who found their own lives inspired and enriched by the works and legend of joe strummer. The future is unwritten, falls into that trap as well, but his documentary can be quite cleareyed, especially when exploring strummers lesserknown.
In the future is unwritten, from british director julien temple, joe strummer is revealed not just as a legend or musician, but as a true communicator of our times. It is also in honor of joe strummer for the freedom fight. The future is unwritten was created in memory of this artist. The future is unwritten paints an uncommonly colorful picture of the onetime leader of the clash. The soundtrack album also serves to tell the story of joe mixing his own songs with the songs that inspired. In the future is unwritten, from british film director julien temple, joe strummer is. Drawing on both a shared punk history and the close personal friendship which developed over the last years of joe s life, julien temples film is a celebration of joe strummer.
Gallery of 5 movie poster and cover images for joe strummer. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Joe strummer was either punks most articulate ambassador or. The film premiered 20 january 2007 at the 2007 sundance film festival. Jul 10, 2008 kudos to julian temple for crafting such a satisfyingly robust and unique look into the legacy of joe strummer with the future is unwritten, now made for optimum home viewing with the films.
The image measures 960 66 pixels and is 247 kilobytes large. The future is unwritten is a 2007 documentary about joe strummer by julien temple. May 19, 2007 i dont know much about punk rock, but i know what i dislike. The future is unwritten comes from a documentary about joe strummer. Joe strummer joe strummer the future is unwritten 2007. C 2008 sony bmg music entertainment youtube view counts prevevo. Music video by joe strummer performing martin scorsese. The future is unwritten provides a rare glimpse into the man behind the legend of punk rock warlord. The future is unwritten stars joe strummer, steve jones, mick jones, brigitte bardot the movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 5 min, and received a score of 79 out of. A look at the life of influential musician joe strummer before, during, and after his time with the british punk rock band the clash. If you wanted to watch this film for the amazing footage of the early rehearslas and live performances of the clash it will more than exceed any expectations you could have.
This is a page dedicated to, artists and musicians everywhere. You can obtain more information on it by visiting the link provided above. But the waning of punks heat leaves behind a surprising afterglow and allows you to appreciate joe strummer s warmth. The clash has already been the subject of don letts excellent documentary westway to the world, but julien temples joe strummer.
The future is unwritten my watchlist keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. In a fashion similar to his 2002 sex pistols portrait the filth and the fury, temple confronts not only his legendary punk rock subject but also the cultural and political upheaval of the 70s and 80s britain from which they. I dont know much about punk rock, but i know what i dislike. The film documents his incredible life from his early years as the.