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📽️ For my May recommendations, I’m bringing you five documentaries that explore different contexts where punk rock becomes the driving force behind important changes—ranging from Vancouver politics and the feminist struggle within the scene to the explosion of counterculture in South America amidst dictatorships and economic crises.
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Thanks @brooklynvegan !
@paulrachman@maya.mualem@joe.keithley
Something Better Change, the documentary about Joe “Shithead” Keithley of D.O.A. that follows his journey from hardcore frontperson to elected Green Party politician, was in theaters last year and has now finally come to VOD. You can rent it now via VEEPS (or watch it as part of your VEEPS All Access subscription).
Something Better Change was directed by Scott Crawford (Salad Days, CREEM) and here’s the official synopsis: “The filmmakers followed D.O.A. frontman Joe Keithley during his 2022 reelection campaign to document the amount of work and commitment that goes into running for public office. Ultimately, this is a documentary film that proves music, political steadfastness and social advocacy can work together to effect real change just about everywhere–including city hall. With Dave Grohl & Jello Biafra.”
We caught an advanced screening recently at Nitehawk in Brooklyn, complete with a Q&A with Scott and Joe after the film, and it was a great watch full of both punk history and modern Canadian politics. You can watch the trailer for Something Better Change below.
VEEPS also has both of Scott Crawford’s other documentaries available to stream: Salad Days: A Decade Of Punk In Washington, DC (1980-1990), and CREEM: America’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll Magazine.
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Come join me on March 3 at Nitehawk Cinema in Williamsburg Brooklyn at 7:00 to check out the movie “SOMETHING BETTER CHANGE” about this punk rock legend - the real fucking deal Joey - motherfucking shithead AKA Joe Keithley founder of the Canadian Punk/Hardcore band DOA.
I had the pleasure and good fortune to see them at their first New York show at a small club called Tr 3 when I was just a little kid and they fucking killed it.
I have seen them many times over the years in many different incarnations and three things that get me every time are the music, the sincerity, and Joe’s commitment to his beliefs.
Because while others think they’re making a statement by putting #ThisCause #Thatcause , Joe actually lives it. He got involved, it’s not just a fuckin hashtag.
He got into politics so he could actually make changes and do things instead of talking about them, and bitching without doing shit in typical punk rock manner.
I have the highest respect for this man. His musical legacy and his commitment to his beliefs.
And I will be there with my old friend Jack Rabid Director Scott Crawford and others to discuss DOA, Joey shithead, the movie, and his incredible and ongoing legacy.
@joe.keithley@doapunk 🇨🇦
@saladdazed@realjackrabid@nitehawkcinema
First pic by @ladandmisfit
Come and see the new Documentary “Something Better Change” about DOA and my getting into politics. It will be showing on Saturday January 31st at the Heritage Playhouse in Gibsons BC . The doc starts at 7:30 and I’ll be doing a Q and A afterwards. It’s a great film that was directed by Scott Crawford and produced by Paul Rachman. #paddyduddy @doapunk #politicalpunk @saladdazed #sunshinecoast
NEW SHOW! The New York Hardcore Chronicles LIVE! Wed 4/15, Ep. #424 Joe Keithley (D.O.A.), Scott Crawford (Director) & Paul Rachman (Producer) Celebrating the release of the documentary film "Something Better Change." w/ Women of The Pit Spotlight w/ Lori Dawn. Sponsored by The Texas Silver Rush, Generation Records, DTFM Vinyl Distro, OneTwoSix Hardcore Clothing, Women of the Pit, She Devils Coven & Minty Fresh Presents.
CUFF PICK: SOMETHING BETTER CHANGE at Calgary Justice Film Festival 🎬
Following the International Premiere at CUFF 2025, @somethingbetterchange_doc will be playing on Saturday, November 8, at The Confluence (Burnswest Theatre). The film is free to attend and includes post-film discussion lead by MLA Joe Ceci @joececindp .
The documentary tells the story of D.O.A. frontman, @joe.keithley who transitioned from a punk activist musician to politician upon election to city council in Burnaby, BC in 2018.
Follow @calgaryjusticefilm for more info and to claim free tickets 📽️
