Fishbone Documentary Update
Tue, Apr 8th 2008, 17 years ago by Denis
Dear Fishbone Soldiers,
As you may have heard, Chris Metzler and I, Lev Anderson, are co-directing a feature documentary about Fishbone. We have been working on the film for over a year and plan to be done at the end of this year. The film is a history of the band and the cultural forces that swirled around them and influenced the music through Junior high school up to the present day. We have been on two European tours with the band and have filmed them performing throughout the U.S.
As you may have heard, Chris Metzler and I, Lev Anderson, are co-directing a feature documentary about Fishbone. We have been working on the film for over a year and plan to be done at the end of this year. The film is a history of the band and the cultural forces that swirled around them and influenced the music through Junior high school up to the present day. We have been on two European tours with the band and have filmed them performing throughout the U.S.
We have interviewed original, former and current members of the band as well as family and friends. We have also interviewed other musicians such as members of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, No Doubt, Circle Jerks, Mike Watt (Minutemen), Bob Forrest (Thelonious Monster), Jane's Addiction, Metallica, Ice T, Public Enemy, DJ Spooky, Living Colour and Bad Brains.
We hope that the resulting film will be as fun and kick ass as Fishbone and their music has been over the years.
To make this film as comprehensive a portrait of the band as we can, we are looking to gather as much video footage, photos, fliers, etc. as possible. And that is why we are posting this at fishbonelive.org. If you have high-resolution photos, scans of old fliers or posters or videos we would be willing to trade some video footage and photos that are currently not available anywhere else. Each contribution of archival materials will be considered and we would in return, at least give you a Special Edition DVD of the film. The better quality or originality of archival material, the more material we could provide in return.
If you have any questions about the project or about contributing archival material, please feel free to contact Chris and I at levanderson@gmail.com and metzler@rocketmail.com
If you are curious about previous films we have done, please visit the website for Chris' film PLAGUES AND PLEASURES ON THE SALTON SEA, an award winning documentary narrated by John Waters. To view a trailer, go to www.saltonseadoc.com
We really hope to make a great film about a great band and hope that all of you can pitch in to help!!
Thanks so much,
Lev and Chris