Persecution Blues: the Battle for the Tote!(2011)
Punk, passion, politics and public protest collide, in this documentary depicting the fight to save rock and roll in Melbourne.
Persecution Blues: the Battle for the Tote! Synopsis
In 2010, the iconic Tote Hotel – last bastion of Melbourne’s vibrant music counterculture – was forced to close by unfair laws. Filmed over 7 years, “Persecution Blues” depicts the struggle of more than 20,000 fans – and the bands who inspire them – to preserve their history and protect their future, and puts the audience on the front line of an epic-scale culture war.
Persecution Blues: the Battle for the Tote! (2011) is a documentary and music film directed by Natalie van den Dungen, released on July 28, 2011 with a runtime of 57m. It stars Bruce Milne, Amanda Palmer, James Young and Eddy Current Supression Ring. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Natalie van den Dungen
- Producers:
- Natalie van den Dungen, Nicole Rogers
- Production:
- NicNat Films
- Status:
- Released
Persecution Blues: the Battle for the Tote! (2011) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Persecution Blues: the Battle for the Tote! before you stream it.
Persecution Blues: the Battle for the Tote! Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Bruce Milne
Bruce Milne
as Self
Amanda Palmer
as Self
- James Young
James Young
as Self
- Eddy Current Supression Ring
Eddy Current Supression Ring
as band
- Powder Monkeys
Powder Monkeys
as band
- Spazzys
Spazzys
as band
- Spiderbait
Spiderbait
as band
Key crew
Directed by Natalie van den Dungen, produced by Natalie van den Dungen and Nicole Rogers.
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Persecution Blues: the Battle for the Tote! Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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Persecution Blues: the Battle for the Tote! – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Persecution Blues: the Battle for the Tote! online?
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Persecution Blues: the Battle for the Tote! (2011) is available to stream on Foxtel Now, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fetch TV. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Persecution Blues: the Battle for the Tote!?
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The main cast of Persecution Blues: the Battle for the Tote! (2011) includes Bruce Milne, Amanda Palmer, James Young, Eddy Current Supression Ring and Powder Monkeys. The film was directed by Natalie van den Dungen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Persecution Blues: the Battle for the Tote! released?
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Persecution Blues: the Battle for the Tote! was released on July 28, 2011 and runs for 57m.
Is Persecution Blues: the Battle for the Tote! worth watching?
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Persecution Blues: the Battle for the Tote! (2011) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Persecution Blues: the Battle for the Tote!?
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Yes. The official Persecution Blues: the Battle for the Tote! trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.