Goddamn, I’m a sucker for these things.
In his second punk documentary, filmmaker Danny “Looking for Johnny” Garcia takes a deep dive into the life and legacy of the Dead Boys front man. Included in STIV is some rare footage and lore about Stiv’s surprising career before and after the Dead Boys, as well as the hilarious stories and hijinks one associates with the punk legend who died at age 40 in 1990.
Interview with the director right over here.
And here’s a panel interview from the world premiere a few days ago.
Coming soon to a theater in another town. I hope Netflix or Amazon picks this up.
One thing that surprised me was the revelation that Stiv was in very poor health towards the end of his life. With 10% liver function, he wouldn’t have made it much longer anyway.
I’m sorry to hear that. Despite his stage persona, he was a true gentleman.