Let's Rock Again!
LETS ROCK AGAIN! is a one-hour music documentary following rock icon JOE STRUMMER as he tours across America and Japan with his band THE MESCALEROS.After a montage of Strummer's glorious past with the seminal rock band THE CLASH, we are treated to a slice of life eleven years later on the comeback trail.STRUMMER'S main objective is simple -- to get his music out to the people and break his record even so that he can have another chance to rock again.This is achieved through photo shoots, magazine interviews and press appearances. In his humble quest, we even see Joe handing out flyers on the boardwalk and making a blind visit to a radio station in order to get his latest cd on the air and attract fans to his concert.Live performances feature songs from THE CLASH as well as material written with his new band, THE MESCALEROS.Part of the daily excitement of life on the road includes hanging out with celebrities backstage and taking the time to give every fan his due respect. A live studio recording is also featured in the mix.
As the film unfolds we begin to see that STRUMMER'S goal is being met. This is complimented by his philosophical waxing on life, music and the lessons he has learned along the way.More importantly, however, is the intimate portrait depicted. For all of his fame, the life of STRUMMER has always been that of a genuine working-man. He is a salt of the earth guy following his passion with 100% effort, and this above all, makes him the true hero he is.LETS ROCK AGAIN! was produced by STRUMMER and director DICK RUDE who is also responsible for the seminal work REPO MAN. His 17 year friendship with STRUMMER, and Los Angeles upbringing create the crossroads where London and LA punk meet. STRUMMER'S cooperation and comfort with RUDE opened the door to an exclusive view of the legendary man never before seen.At the close of 2002, the world lost Joe to a congenital heart condition. LETS ROCK AGAIN! is his final message, a story about never giving up.
