Punk's raw rise and chaotic fall, captured in searing documentary form.
D.O.A.
A Rite of Passage
Documentary chronicaling the rise and fall of the punk movement with rare interview footage of Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen. Also concert and news footage.
Razor-blade editing and safety-pin attitude—handle with care.
D.O.A. doesn't just observe punk—it immerses you in the chaos, with rare interviews from Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen and unfiltered concert footage that strips the gloss right off the era. Lech Kowalski’s camera is a blunt instrument, never shying from the movement’s messiest truths. If you want punk without nostalgia or apology, this is your pit.
— SassyFlix Programmer
D.O.A. is a 1980 American documentary and history film directed by Lech Kowalski about the rise and fall of the punk movement, featuring rare interviews and concert footage.
Themes & Keywords
- Director
- Lech Kowalski
- Release
- 1980
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Documentary, History
- Also Known As
- D.O.A.: A Rite Of Passage
Why Cult
Features elusive interview clips with Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen, offering an unvarnished look at punk’s infamous couple.
Includes raw concert footage capturing the energy and chaos of the punk scene as it unfolded.
Spot the biggest names in punk—John Lydon, Billy Idol, Joe Strummer, Stiv Bators—being themselves, not playing roles.
Chronicles the explosive ascent and messy collapse of punk, telling the story with news, interviews, and attitude.
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Questions from the Vault
What is D.O.A. about? +
D.O.A. chronicles the rise and fall of the punk movement, with rare interviews of Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen, plus concert and news footage.
Who directed D.O.A.? +
D.O.A. was directed by Lech Kowalski.
How long is D.O.A.? +
D.O.A. has a runtime of 95 minutes.
What genre is D.O.A.? +
D.O.A. is a documentary and history film.
When was D.O.A. released? +
D.O.A. was released in 1980.
Where can I watch D.O.A.? +
You can watch D.O.A. on SassyFlix.
