The Libertines: There Are No Innocent Bystanders

A raw, intimate backstage pass into a volatile reunion, mixing frayed nerves and old wounds with the thrill of live music.

Directed by

Roger Sargent

Genres

Documentary, Music

Starring

Pete Doherty, Carl Barât, John Hassall

Overview

An access-all-areas documentary about The Libertines reunion shows at Reading & Leeds Festivals 2010 from first time director Roger Sargent; photographer, witness and confidante of the band throughout their short and turmoil filled career. Featuring the present day story of the build up, rehearsals, warm-ups and concerts set against the painfully honest interviews with each band member recounting the band's history and illustrated by Sargent's unparalleled archive of classic Libertines photographs. An intense and intimate portrayal of arguably Britain's most exciting and influential band of the last decade.

How it feels

Tense, melancholic, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Music, friendship, betrayal, addiction

Content

Strong language. Mild violence and sexual content. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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