United States, United Kingdom 2024Language:EnglishSubtitles:No SubtitlesDirector:Chris SmithCinematographer:Chris SmithEditor:Joey ScomaProducer:Danny Gabai, Chris Smith, Anita Greenspan, Chris HolmesDistributor:Fremantle/Library Films93 min, Colour

Experimental. Minimal. Brutal. DEVO, the most influential new-wave band from the USA. A rare - and strange - band that was founded on a philosophy: “De-evolution”. Self-deprecating, with plenty of humour and colourful images, Mark and Bob Mothersbaugh and Gerald Casale tell the story of their student beginnings, the highs and lows, the bizarre concerts and the surreal moments of their career. All the way through to the break-up of the band and the founding of Mutato Muzika, now a production company for film music. In the words of the band: “Are We Not Men?” – “We Are DEVO!”. This music documentary is a wild ride through evolution, (art) history and pop culture.

Director's Biography:Chris Smith, born in 1970, is an American director, producer and cinematographer. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. In addition to a series of music documentaries, he also shoots feature films and series.

Director's Filmography:
2020 TIGER KING (Series)
2021 100 FOOT WAVE (Series)
2022 BAD VEGAN: FAME. FRAUD. FUGITIVES. (Series)
2023 WHAM! (Doc)