Anton Corbijn's "Control" tells the story of Joy Division's role in the Manchester scene, and Julien Temple's "The Future Is Unwritten" looks at the life and influence of the Clash frontman Joe Strummer. In this week's "Beyond the Multiplex" Andrew O'Hehir and Matt Singer follow the music to the theater.
The punk revolution
Anton Corbijn's "Control" and Julien Temple's "The Future Is Unwritten" are powerful films that explore the British rock scene of the late '70s and early '80s.
By Salon Staff
Published October 12, 2007 9:50AM (EDT)
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