Millennial Punk – A subculture in times of digitalization
Starting May 28, it’s finally here: With “Millennial Punk”, a four-part documentary series passionately produced over the last few years with the active support of numerous protagonists from the scene, about a subversive youth movement spanning two and a half decades of punk rock.
All episodes, each 45 minutes long, will be available in the ARD Mediathek.
Check out the immediately enticing trailer at:
https://www.ardmediathek.de/video/millennial-punk-eine-subkultur-in-zeiten-der-digitalisierung/trailer-millennial-punk/swr/Y3JpZDovL3N3ci5kZS9hZXgvbzIwNTE4MzQ
At the turn of the millennium, a new generation of punks emerged, who see themselves as part of pop culture. They became politically active, especially after 9/11, and continue to fight authentically and actively against Nazis, sexism, and queer hostility.
“Millennial Punk” sheds light on the neglected chapter of a supposedly dead subculture that has more to offer than spiky hairstyles and canned beer. The four-part documentary features 69 musicians and active members from the scene, such as Die Toten Hosen, Broilers, WIZO, Antilopen Gang, NOFX, Donots, Pascow, Akne Kid Joe, Massendefekt, Swiss, Diggen, Rogers, and many others, portraying a subversive youth movement that is unafraid of change.
A journey through two and a half decades of punk rock history
In the 90s, punk was declared dead, but for the millennial generation, it was just getting started. The pop-punk hype of the 90s gave the subculture a boost, as told by 69 protagonists in the four-part series – from WIZO, Broilers, and Die Toten Hosen to current acts like Akne Kid Joe and Antilopen Gang, along with many others. The result is a journey through the last two and a half decades of German punk rock history: From the first Schlachtrufe mixtape to the breakthrough of their own band. From September 11, 2001, to the war in Ukraine. From costly prepaid SMS to rampant shitstorms online. From Deutschpunk to Zeckenrap. From the turn of the millennium to today.
An authentic portrait of a subculture in times of digitalization
Punk is omnipresent and a fixed part of pop culture. Unlike the bands from the 70s and 80s, millennials did not even have to define themselves as punks to be socialized by the spirit of the subculture – only the framework conditions had changed. The four episodes of the documentary series focus on this changed environment. While the first part centers on the zeitgeist of the turn of the millennium and the question of how millennials came to punk amidst binge drinking, Tamagotchis, and skateboarding, the second episode is dedicated to the political side of punk: How did 9/11 affect the subcultural environment and the music? And why is the punk scene predominantly white, despite its anti-racist stance? The third episode addresses the digitalization that Millennial Punks grew up with – including illegal downloads, the effects of the print crisis, and the pros and cons of social media. The fourth part finally shows the status quo of the headstrong subculture, which no longer just points fingers at societal grievances but also reflects on sexism, discrimination, and queer hostility within its own ranks.
Millennial Punk – A subculture in times of digitalization
The four-part documentary series “Millennial Punk – A subculture in times of digitalization” is a production by Nico Hamm (producer), Flo Wildemann (producer), Diana Ringelsiep, and Felix Bundschuh (screenplay and direction) in collaboration with SWR. The 4 episodes, each 45 minutes long, will be available in the ARD Mediathek starting May 28, 2024!
Starting May 28, it’s finally here: With “Millennial Punk”, a four-part documentary series passionately produced over the last few years with the active support of numerous protagonists from the scene, about a subversive youth movement spanning two and a half decades of punk rock.
All episodes, each 45 minutes long, will be available in the ARD Mediathek.
Check out the immediately enticing trailer at:
https://www.ardmediathek.de/video/millennial-punk-eine-subkultur-in-zeiten-der-digitalisierung/trailer-millennial-punk/swr/Y3JpZDovL3N3ci5kZS9hZXgvbzIwNTE4MzQ
At the turn of the millennium, a new generation of punks emerged, who see themselves as part of pop culture. They became politically active, especially after 9/11, and continue to fight authentically and actively against Nazis, sexism, and queer hostility.
“Millennial Punk” sheds light on the neglected chapter of a supposedly dead subculture that has more to offer than spiky hairstyles and canned beer. The four-part documentary features 69 musicians and active members from the scene, such as Die Toten Hosen, Broilers, WIZO, Antilopen Gang, NOFX, Donots, Pascow, Akne Kid Joe, Massendefekt, Swiss, Diggen, Rogers, and many others, portraying a subversive youth movement that is unafraid of change.
A journey through two and a half decades of punk rock history
In the 90s, punk was declared dead, but for the millennial generation, it was just getting started. The pop-punk hype of the 90s gave the subculture a boost, as told by 69 protagonists in the four-part series – from WIZO, Broilers, and Die Toten Hosen to current acts like Akne Kid Joe and Antilopen Gang, along with many others. The result is a journey through the last two and a half decades of German punk rock history: From the first Schlachtrufe mixtape to the breakthrough of their own band. From September 11, 2001, to the war in Ukraine. From costly prepaid SMS to rampant shitstorms online. From Deutschpunk to Zeckenrap. From the turn of the millennium to today.
An authentic portrait of a subculture in times of digitalization
Punk is omnipresent and a fixed part of pop culture. Unlike the bands from the 70s and 80s, millennials did not even have to define themselves as punks to be socialized by the spirit of the subculture – only the framework conditions had changed. The four episodes of the documentary series focus on this changed environment. While the first part centers on the zeitgeist of the turn of the millennium and the question of how millennials came to punk amidst binge drinking, Tamagotchis, and skateboarding, the second episode is dedicated to the political side of punk: How did 9/11 affect the subcultural environment and the music? And why is the punk scene predominantly white, despite its anti-racist stance? The third episode addresses the digitalization that Millennial Punks grew up with – including illegal downloads, the effects of the print crisis, and the pros and cons of social media. The fourth part finally shows the status quo of the headstrong subculture, which no longer just points fingers at societal grievances but also reflects on sexism, discrimination, and queer hostility within its own ranks.
Millennial Punk – A subculture in times of digitalization
The four-part documentary series “Millennial Punk – A subculture in times of digitalization” is a production by Nico Hamm (producer), Flo Wildemann (producer), Diana Ringelsiep, and Felix Bundschuh (screenplay and direction) in collaboration with SWR. The 4 episodes, each 45 minutes long, will be available in the ARD Mediathek starting May 28, 2024!
