Mouth Congress

A scrappy, affectionate scrapbook of punk nostalgia, blending archival chaos with silly staged whimsy for a cult-comedy crowd.

Directed by

Paul Bellini, Scott Thompson

Starring

Scott Thompson, Paul Bellini

Overview

Blending both documentary and fictional elements, the film is a portrait of Mouth Congress, the gay punk band Bellini and Thompson formed concurrently with their rise to fame as members of The Kids in the Hall, including historical footage of the band during their original period of activity, scenes from the leadup to a 2016 reunion performance at The Rivoli, and a fictional frame story in which their KITH colleague Kevin McDonald appears as the uncle of a young girl who dreams about the reunion show after he tells her the history of the band as a bedtime story.

How it feels

Campy, whimsical, satirical and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Music, friendship, identity, art

Content

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

Note

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

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