The punk band that can't read music but will melt your cynical heart.
Follows the world-famous Kids of Widney High, a group of young adults with developmental disabilities who write, record, and perform their own unique brand of rock music. Based out of Los Angeles, the band grows and becomes involved in other creative endeavors including films, writing, painting, and clothing design. This documentary chronicles Kids' rise to underground cult fame over a ten year period, and incorporates the Kids' recent West Coast tour.
Writing
Lyrics so unfiltered they make 'edgy' indie bands look cowardly.
Direction
Ten years of footage, zero condescension—a documentary miracle.
Sound
The live performances: gloriously messy, completely unforgettable.
Director
Mathew Klickstein
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Kids' song 'Spastic Ferocious' was sampled by Beck and later covered by multiple indie bands who had no idea its origins.
The film quietly demolishes the 'inspiration porn' genre by refusing to sanitize the Kids' conflicts, failures, or occasional brattiness.
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You guys forgot to invite me!
@GodsFistFighter 1
MR. BUNGLE???? Finally i've come across other kids who like avant garde.
@Aidanloveskeyboards 2
Can'T wait! Please come to Winnipeg sometime! We'd love to have you guys
@johnlaughnfaggapples 1
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