The punk band U2 stole from finally tells their story — Scottish chaos guaranteed.
From their humble beginnings in Dunfermline in 1977 and breakout hits including 'Into the Valley' and 'The Saints Are Coming' (later covered by U2 and Green Day), The Story of Skids: Scotland's No. 1 Punk Band is a personal exploration of the band's impact and place on the punk scene through the eyes of co-founder Richard Jobson. From school punk to modern-day film producer, Richard has created an intriguing body of music and film works that define his Scottish upbringing.
Direction
Sloper lets Jobson ramble beautifully — controlled chaos.
Sound
The original recordings hit harder than any remaster.
Production
Archival footage so grainy you can taste the cigarette smoke.
Director
Mark Sloper
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Richard Jobson's film career includes directing '16 Years of Alcohol' and acting in 'The Lords of Discipline' — the man cannot sit still.
'Into the Valley' became an unofficial Scottish football anthem, chanted by thousands who never bought a Skids record.
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