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The greatest Welsh band you've never understood finally explained — with eyeliner, politics, and poetry.
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Culture, Alienation, Boredom and Despair: A Film About 'Generation Terrorists' (2012)

Messianic rock mythologyWorking-class rageGlam punk sincerity

Overview

DocumentaryMusic

A documentary on the making of the Manic Street Preachers' debut studio album "Generation Terrorists."

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Standout Aspects

Direction

Kieran Evans treats a rock doc like elegiac poetry, not VH1.

Editing

Brutal archive cuts between Richey's words and his absence.

Best for:Solo: Late night with headphones, feeling like a misunderstood genius.·Rewatch: Catch new Richey references after your third Manics deep-dive.
Heads up:Emotional: Richey Edwards' disappearance hangs over every frame.·Triggers: Self-harm imagery and discussions of mental illness.
Kieran Evans

Director

Kieran Evans

ReleasedNov 5, 2012
Runtime1h 16m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensityhigh
Tonemixed
Feelheavy

Top Cast

James Dean Bradfield

James Dean Bradfield

Himself

Richey Edwards

Richey Edwards

Himself (archive footage)

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

The title comes from a line in 'Little Baby Nothing' that Richey wrote about a child prostitute — typical cheerful Manics subject matter.

Cultural

This documentary arrived during a Welsh cultural renaissance that included Gavin & Stacey and the Stereophonics, but the Manics actively despised being lumped in with 'Cool Cymru.'

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Generation Terrorists 20th Anniversary Track By Track Interview Part 1 (Tracks 1-6 Sla...

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