David Markey

David Markey

David Markey (born December 3, 1963 in Burbank, California) is an American film director. As a self-taught filmmaker and musician, Markey directed, produced, edited, and photographed most of his films, the majority of which has been self-funded and distributed. His work documents the punk scene in Southern California throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Markey has worked with Sonic Youth, Nirvana, Mudhoney, Redd Kross, Circle Jerks, The Ramones, Black Flag and the Meat Puppets.

  • Title: David Markey
  • Popularity: 1.228
  • Known For: Directing
  • Birthday: 1963-12-03
  • Place of Birth: Burbank, California, U.S.
  • Homepage: http://www.wegotpowerfilms.com/
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David Markey Movies

  • 2006
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    Above, Beneath and Beyond the Valley: The Making of a Musical-Horror-Sex-Comedy

    Above, Beneath and Beyond the Valley: The Making of a Musical-Horror-Sex-Comedy

    8 2006 HD

    Retrospective documentary about the making of the 1970 cult film "Beyond the Valley of the Dolls."

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  • 1992
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    1991: The Year Punk Broke

    1991: The Year Punk Broke

    6.7 1992 HD

    David Markey's documentary of life on the road with Sonic Youth and Nirvana during their tour of Europe in late 1991. Also featuring live...

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  • 2004
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    Sonic Youth: Corporate Ghost

    Sonic Youth: Corporate Ghost

    7.7 2004 HD

    A compilation of 24 music videos by Sonic Youth ranging from 1990 to 2002. Collaborators include Harmony Korine, Spike Jonze, Todd Haynes, Mark...

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  • 1989
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    Weatherman '69

    Weatherman '69

    1 1989 HD

    Featuring a cast that includes Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore, Mike Watt of the legendary hardcore band Minutemen, and Pettibon himself,...

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  • 1982
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    The Slog Movie

    The Slog Movie

    8.5 1982 HD

    A raw and unparalleled DIY documentary about the West Coast Punk scene made by a group of young fans/filmmakers about the bands they loved.

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  • 1989
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    Citizen Tania

    Citizen Tania

    1 1989 HD

    The Symbionese Liberation Army kidnaps Patty Hearst, but Patty is all-too-willing to join them, in this strange docudrama by renowned artist Raymond...

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  • 1988
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    Lou Believers

    Lou Believers

    1 1988 HD

    Thurston Moore, Kim Gordon, and Lou Reed roam the streets of Los Angeles searching for James Woods.

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  • 1986
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    Lovedolls Superstar

    Lovedolls Superstar

    1 1986 HD

    The Lovedolls return from their untimely demise in this 1986 sequel to "Desperate Teenage Lovedolls". Patch Kelley (Janet Housden) becomes Patch...

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  • 1970
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    Flipside Video Fanzine Number 1

    Flipside Video Fanzine Number 1

    1 1970 HD

    1 Social Distortion– Under My Thumb 2 Social Distortion– 1945 3 Social Distortion– Playpen 4 The Vandals– Anarchy Burger ...

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  • 1989
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    The Book of Manson

    The Book of Manson

    1 1989 HD

    Charles Manson, claiming to be the Second Coming, leads his young followers down the path of sex and murder in this bizarre homage by renowned artist...

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  • 2004
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    (This Is Known as) The Blues Scale

    (This Is Known as) The Blues Scale

    1 2004 HD

    While planning the eventual DVD release for "1991: The Year Punk Broke", Dave Markey cut a 40-minute film out of unused footage to create a companion...

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  • 2018
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    Desolation Center

    Desolation Center

    9.3 2018 HD

    The untold story of a series of Reagan-era guerrilla punk and industrial desert happenings in Southern California that are now recognized as the...

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  • 1991
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    Rap Damage

    Rap Damage

    1 1991 HD

    Thurston on a bender. Shot one day during a break on the Ragged Glory Tour. Hip Hopped-up NYC roadie Maurice Menares plays the psychotic...

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  • 1992
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    1991: The Year Punk Broke

    1991: The Year Punk Broke

    6.7 1992 HD

    David Markey's documentary of life on the road with Sonic Youth and Nirvana during their tour of Europe in late 1991. Also featuring live...

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  • 2008
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    The Reinactors

    The Reinactors

    5.3 2008 HD

    A hilarious and oddly moving look at the exploits of celebrity look-a-likes and film character performers on Hollywood boulevard over the span of a...

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  • 1982
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    The Slog Movie

    The Slog Movie

    8.5 1982 HD

    A raw and unparalleled DIY documentary about the West Coast Punk scene made by a group of young fans/filmmakers about the bands they loved.

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  • 2006
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    Cut Shorts

    Cut Shorts

    8 2006 HD

    A collection of short films and music videos from independent filmmaker David Markey, from 1974 to 2004.

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  • 1984
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    Desperate Teenage Lovedolls

    Desperate Teenage Lovedolls

    5.4 1984 HD

    Two girls rediscover their love for playing rock, find a drummer and begin practicing. When one of their mothers intervenes, they run away from home...

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  • 1986
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    Lovedolls Superstar

    Lovedolls Superstar

    1 1986 HD

    The Lovedolls return from their untimely demise in this 1986 sequel to "Desperate Teenage Lovedolls". Patch Kelley (Janet Housden) becomes Patch...

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  • 1991
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    Reality 86'd

    Reality 86'd

    1 1991 HD

    Three bands and crew (a combined total of 13 individuals), 2 Dodge Ram extended cab vans, one equipment truck, one PA system traverse the continental...

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  • 2012
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    Circle Jerks: My Career as a Jerk

    Circle Jerks: My Career as a Jerk

    1 2012 HD

    From the beginning, LA punk band the Circle Jerks were rooted in controversy. Formed by ex members of Black Flag and Red Cross (now Redd Kross) in...

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  • 2012
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    Dinosaur Jr: Bug Live at 930 Club

    Dinosaur Jr: Bug Live at 930 Club

    1 2012 HD

    Through an online contest, six fans were selected to film Dinosaur Jr. performing Bug in its entirety at the 9:30 Club in Washington, DC in June...

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  • 1989
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    Citizen Tania

    Citizen Tania

    1 1989 HD

    The Symbionese Liberation Army kidnaps Patty Hearst, but Patty is all-too-willing to join them, in this strange docudrama by renowned artist Raymond...

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  • 1991
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    Goo

    Goo

    4.8 1991 HD

    In 1991, a long-form music video version of Goo was released on VHS and LaserDisc. A music video for each song from the album was included; the track...

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  • 1991
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    Goo

    Goo

    4.8 1991 HD

    In 1991, a long-form music video version of Goo was released on VHS and LaserDisc. A music video for each song from the album was included; the track...

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  • 1970
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    The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell

    The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell

    1 1970 HD

    Bill Bartell was a multifaceted individual who traversed the punk rock scene, law enforcement, rodeo riding, and country music. Known for his unique...

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  • 2004
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    (This Is Known as) The Blues Scale

    (This Is Known as) The Blues Scale

    1 2004 HD

    While planning the eventual DVD release for "1991: The Year Punk Broke", Dave Markey cut a 40-minute film out of unused footage to create a companion...

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  • 1991
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    Rap Damage

    Rap Damage

    1 1991 HD

    Thurston on a bender. Shot one day during a break on the Ragged Glory Tour. Hip Hopped-up NYC roadie Maurice Menares plays the psychotic...

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  • 1993
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    Grunge Pedal

    Grunge Pedal

    1 1993 HD

    Starring Vehicle for Free Kitten. Kim Gordon, Julie Cafritz, & Mark Ibold lounge on suburban lawns, jamming a guitar effects box & Japanese beat...

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  • 1991
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    Skeeno H.C. Rules

    Skeeno H.C. Rules

    1 1991 HD

    Sonic Youth play hockey arena w/ Neil Young in Reno, Nevada. Ten years earlier 7 Seconds recorded the earnest hardcore classic "Skins, Brains, &...

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  • 1975
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    The Devil's Exorcist

    The Devil's Exorcist

    1 1975 HD

    American horror short from 1975. Directed by David Markey.

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  • 2012
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    Circle Jerks: My Career as a Jerk

    Circle Jerks: My Career as a Jerk

    1 2012 HD

    From the beginning, LA punk band the Circle Jerks were rooted in controversy. Formed by ex members of Black Flag and Red Cross (now Redd Kross) in...

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  • 2012
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    Circle Jerks: My Career as a Jerk

    Circle Jerks: My Career as a Jerk

    1 2012 HD

    From the beginning, LA punk band the Circle Jerks were rooted in controversy. Formed by ex members of Black Flag and Red Cross (now Redd Kross) in...

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  • 2012
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    Circle Jerks: My Career as a Jerk

    Circle Jerks: My Career as a Jerk

    1 2012 HD

    From the beginning, LA punk band the Circle Jerks were rooted in controversy. Formed by ex members of Black Flag and Red Cross (now Redd Kross) in...

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  • 1970
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    The Omenous

    The Omenous

    1 1970 HD

    Written and directed by the then-16 year old David Markey, shot on Super-8 film in his Santa Monica neighborhood. What began as a parody of 1970's...

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  • 1970
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    Shonen Knife Blast Off!

    Shonen Knife Blast Off!

    1 1970 HD

    Travel the USA with Osaka Japan's beloved Shonen Knife, and see the sights through their eyes and hear the band at their best. Dave Markey hits the...

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  • 1980
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    Summer Has Been Over for a Long Time

    Summer Has Been Over for a Long Time

    1 1980 HD

    A young man watches the bikinis and boogie boarders around him but just can't relate.

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  • 1988
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    Lou Believers

    Lou Believers

    1 1988 HD

    Thurston Moore, Kim Gordon, and Lou Reed roam the streets of Los Angeles searching for James Woods.

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  • 1992
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    1991: The Year Punk Broke

    1991: The Year Punk Broke

    6.7 1992 HD

    David Markey's documentary of life on the road with Sonic Youth and Nirvana during their tour of Europe in late 1991. Also featuring live...

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  • 1992
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    1991: The Year Punk Broke

    1991: The Year Punk Broke

    6.7 1992 HD

    David Markey's documentary of life on the road with Sonic Youth and Nirvana during their tour of Europe in late 1991. Also featuring live...

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  • 1996
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    7th Heaven

    7th Heaven

    6.4 1996 HD

    Reverend Eric Camden and his wife Annie have always had their hands full caring for seven children, not to mention the friends, sweethearts and...

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