Independent Lens

Season 6, Episode 20

Episode Title: End of the Century: The Ramones; Joe Strummer Rocks Again

Air Date: 2005-04-26

Overview:

A profile of seminal punk band the Ramones includes concert footage, interviews with group members and clips of bands that influenced them or were influenced by them. Bassist Dee Dee Ramone died shortly after filming, while guitarist Johnny Ramone died soon after the film's release. Both are interviewed. Susan Sarandon introduces the film. Also: a preview of a movie about Joe Strummer, who is shown performing.