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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.

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Released: 2011-07-28

Runtime: 57 minutes

Overview

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.

Genres

  • Documentary
  • Music

Production Companies

  • NicNat Films ()

Additional Information

Budget: $0

Revenue: $0

Popularity: 0.2662

Vote Average: 6.3 ({{ mov_details.vote_count }} votes)

Status: Released

Homepage: http://persecutionblues.com

IMDb: tt1987621