Godspeed,
You Black Emperor
This obscure 1976 black & white documentary
was director Mitsuo Yanagimachi's first
film. It documents the exploits of the Japanese
biker gang The Black Emperors. From their
"club" meetings to some near rumbles
with other bike gangs, the film crew is
allowed into just about every aspect of
the gang’s existence. Watching this
film certainly shows the vast difference
between Japanese bikers and American bikers,
which happens to be a monumental difference
with the Japanese gangs seeming more like
a social club than a lifestyle. Turned into
a much sought after cult film thanks to
the band of the same name, this subtle documentary
is certainly deserving of it’s new
found fame.
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quality rating: B |
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Godspeed,
You Black Emperor
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B&W/
91 Min./ 1976 |
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Japanese w/ English Subtitles |
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