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This is the story of the iconic Don Letts, the coolest cultural polymath – narrated by the man himself.
Documentary 2020 83 mins
Director: William E. Badgley
Overview
This is the story of the iconic Don Letts, the coolest cultural polymath – from his adventures in the UK’s 1970s punk scene, through to his award-winning music video and film career. Narrated by the man himself and packed with extensive archive footage, this infectiously energetic documentary takes you so deep inside the life and world of Don Letts; you won’t want to leave.
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