Last night we saw the first screening of Positive Force: More Than A Witness. A new documentary exploring the history and ideals behind Positive Force DC, a punk rock activist collective that emerged in 1985, inspired by the creative, politically-charged fury of the Washington DC punk scene.
Bethnal Green Working Mens Club played host to a full screening of the feature length documentary before opening the floor to questions with host and Positive Force DC co-founder Mark Andersen.
The documentary sheds all light on Positive Force DC and its near 30 years of punk politics in action. Featuring interviews with Kathleen Hana, Penny Rimbaud, Ian Mackaye, Jello Biafra and many more punk icons involved with the collective, the film draws you into a 1980s and 90s DC, documenting Positive Force’s constant questioning and refusal of US government, noise protests, the creation of the PF commune, extensive gig footage and much more.
Positive Force: More Than A Witness is due for release imminently following a successful Kickstarter Campaign by the films director Robin Bell. Head to the offical website for details.