Millennial Punk – A subculture in times of digitalization
Today is the day: With “Millennial Punk”, a four-part docuseries about a subversive youth movement from two and a half decades of punk rock, which has been passionately realized over the last few years with the active support of numerous protagonists from the scene, is launching. All episodes, each 45 minutes long, can now be found in the ARD Mediathek.
The trailer for MILLENNIAL PUNK can be seen here:
https://www.ardmediathek.de/serie/millennial-punk-eine-subkultur-in-zeiten-der-digitalisierung/staffel-1/Y3JpZDovL3N3ci5kZS9zZGIvc3RJZC8xNjI5/1
At the turn of the millennium, a new generation of punks is growing up, who see themselves as part of pop culture. They have also become strongly politicized, especially after 9/11, and continue to fight authentically and actively against Nazis, sexism, and queer hostility to this day.
“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, which 69 protagonists in the four-part series recount on camera – from WIZO, Broilers, and Die Toten Hosen to current acts like Akne Kid Joe and Antilopen Gang, as well as 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 expensive prepaid SMS to rampant shitstorms on the internet. 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 docuseries 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 has 9/11 affected the subcultural environment and the music? And why is the punk scene, despite its anti-racist stance, predominantly white? The third episode deals with 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 docuseries “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!
Today is the day: With “Millennial Punk”, a four-part docuseries about a subversive youth movement from two and a half decades of punk rock, which has been passionately realized over the last few years with the active support of numerous protagonists from the scene, is launching. All episodes, each 45 minutes long, can now be found in the ARD Mediathek.
The trailer for MILLENNIAL PUNK can be seen here:
https://www.ardmediathek.de/serie/millennial-punk-eine-subkultur-in-zeiten-der-digitalisierung/staffel-1/Y3JpZDovL3N3ci5kZS9zZGIvc3RJZC8xNjI5/1
At the turn of the millennium, a new generation of punks is growing up, who see themselves as part of pop culture. They have also become strongly politicized, especially after 9/11, and continue to fight authentically and actively against Nazis, sexism, and queer hostility to this day.
“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, which 69 protagonists in the four-part series recount on camera – from WIZO, Broilers, and Die Toten Hosen to current acts like Akne Kid Joe and Antilopen Gang, as well as 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 expensive prepaid SMS to rampant shitstorms on the internet. 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 docuseries 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 has 9/11 affected the subcultural environment and the music? And why is the punk scene, despite its anti-racist stance, predominantly white? The third episode deals with 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 docuseries “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!
