The brand new documentary ‘Punk Rock Vegan Film’ written and directed by Moby could have its world premiere and would be the Opening Night time film of 2023. Slamdance Film Festival January 20 in Park Metropolis, Utah. Moby’s directorial debut, the movie is a passionate and stylistically idiosyncratic have a look at the continued relationship between the worlds of punk rock and animal rights. Contains interviews with among the greatest names in punk and rock historical past, together with Ian Mackaye, HR, Dave Navarro, Ray Cappo, Andrew Hurley, Tony Kanal, Tim McIlrath, Water Schreifels, Dave Dictor, Derrick Inexperienced, Steve Ignorant, Theo Kogan. , Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein, Amy Lee and Captain Smart.

Moby talks about how punk rock has grow to be such a fertile and shocking breeding floor for vegan activism. Additionally it is a name to motion and unapologetically reminding those that in a deeply fragmented world it’s the obligation of every of us to face up and battle injustice properly, passionately and loudly.

Moby will distribute the film within the spirit of punk rock freed from cost after the premiere of Slamdance.

“The ‘PUNK ROCK VEGAN MOVIE’ was created to shine a light-weight on the shocking and provoking historical past of punk rock and animal rights, whereas additionally reminding individuals of the significance and urgency of embracing the uncompromising ethics and actions of authentic punk rock activists. mentioned. “After its world premiere at Slamdance, it is yours. My purpose is to go the movie on to others, as a result of I won’t be able to make the most of this work, which is actually a labor of affection and activism, with a transparent conscience.”

Opening and shutting evening filmmakers Moby and OFF! members Dimitri Coats (Burning Brides) and Keith Morris (Black Flag & Circle Jerks) will premiere on Slamdance Channel on January 23, chronicling the historical past and intersections between the LA punk scene, filmmaking, and activism. Digital passes can be found at: https://slamdance.com/passes. It’s directed by Slamdance Alum and the keyboardist/vocalist of the LA punk band The Paranoyds Laila Hashemi.

Be taught extra in regards to the movie’s premiere on the Slamdance Movie Pageant by visiting: www.slamdance.com

moby Vegan and vegan activist for 35 years. He grew up in and round New York Metropolis and performed guitar with the Connecticut and NYC hardcore band The Vatican Commandos. She sang with Flipper for 2 days, though not one of the remaining members of Flipper actually bear in mind it. He loves making music, however his life’s work helps to create a world the place animals and all dwelling issues are free to reside their very own lives.