Devo (2024)
Dive into the revolutionary world of a band opposing societal norms; ideal for music lovers and history buffs.
Genres: Documentary, Music
Cast
- Cast member 1
- Cast member 2
- Cast member 3
- Cast member 4
- Cast member 5
- Cast member 6
- Cast member 7
- Cast member 8
- Cast member 9
- Cast member 10
Your Status
Devo(2024)
Where to Watch
subscription
Overview
This documentary traces the rise of an unconventional band born out of the turmoil surrounding the 1970 Kent State protest killings. It follows how their sharp, quirky art-meets-music approach broke into the mainstream with “Whip It,” while pushing a provocative idea that society may be moving backward rather than forward.
Insights
Review Summary
Pros: eye-opening band history; quirky, energetic vibe; thought-provoking themes | Cons: runs a bit long; some slow stretches; can feel self-indulgent
Will You Like This?
You’ll likely enjoy this if you like music docs that mix cultural context with oddball humor and big ideas, in the vein of Moonage Daydream or Zappa; Not for you if you want a brisk, purely music-focused watch.
My Friends' Ratings
None of your friends have rated this yet.
Cast
Full Cast & CrewMark Mothersbaugh
Self
Gerald V. Casale
Self
Robert Mothersbaugh
Self
Alan Myers
Self (archive footage)
Bob Casale
Self (archive footage)
Brian Eno
Self (archive footage)
Michael W. Schwartz
Rod Rooter (archive footage)
Mark Goodman
Self (archive footage)
Robert Mothersbaugh Sr.
General Boy (archive footage)
David Bowie
Self (archive footage)
Chuck Statler
Self (archive footage)
Richard Branson
Self (archive footage)
Andy Warhol
Self (archive footage)
Robert Hilburn
Self (archive footage)
Jerry Wexler
Self (archive footage)
Merv Griffin
Self (archive footage)
David Letterman
Self (archive footage)
Dick Clark
Self (archive footage)
Paul Reubens
Pee-wee Herman (archive footage)
Spencer Tracy
Henry Drummond (archive footage) (u...
Featured Comments/Tips
None of your fellow streamers have left comments/tips yet.
Featured User Reviews
None of your fellow watchers have a review yet.
