Documentary, Music, History
Directed by Jacob Miguel, "PUNK ROCK LOTTERY" embarks on a mission to capture the rapid growth of an annual event known as "The Punk Rock Lottery" in Austin, Texas. What sets this film apart is its self-awareness, playfully breaking the fourth wall and transforming into an immersive journey through history and the creative process. The narrative builds its foundation by featuring insights from punk legends and influential figures who helped shape both the film and Austin itself. As the story unfolds, it delves into the heart of the project as Jacob actively participates in the event, offering an inside look at the frenetic pace of life in a band. Through the experiences of over 30 characters, the film uncovers universal truths about creativity, camaraderie, and the struggles inherent in pursuing one's artistic passion.
MOVIE COMMENTS
SIMILAR MOVIES
Touring Australia
SLC Punk
Artist Unknown
Zaryadye Hall: A Diamond is Hatched
Armin Only: Imagine
Young at Heart
ME!ME!ME! CHRONIC
The Decline of Western Civilization
Irish Catholic
Absolutely Irish
The Haunting Lodge
The Best of Thunder and Destruction: NFL's Hardest Hits
Signatures of the Soul
MTV Unplugged: Julieta Venegas
As the Palaces Burn
U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot'
Slash feat. Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators - Rock am Ring 2019
River's End: California's Latest Water War
The Door at the End of the Hall
LSD: The Beyond Within
SIMILAR MOVIES
Touring Australia
IMDB 0 | Jun , 1993
A film dedicated to Australia and travel around it.SLC Punk
IMDB 7.1 | Sep , 1998
Two former geeks become 1980s punks, then party and go to concerts while deciding what to do with their lives.Artist Unknown
IMDB 0 | Feb , 2017
A short documentary on how people view art and its value in today's society.Zaryadye Hall: A Diamond is Hatched
IMDB 7 | Dec , 2019
Concert and documentary celebrating the 1st Anniversary of Moscow’s Zaryadye HallArmin Only: Imagine
IMDB 5.2 | Jul , 2008
Armin Only is a Dutch all-night dance event featuring solo performance by Armin van Buuren. The event consists of various genres of electronic dance music (but most predominantly Trance Music), light, laser and firework shows and supporting acts of singers/vocalists like Racoon (2005 edition), Ilse de Lange (2006 edition) and Audrey Gallagher performing 'Big Sky' by John O'Callaghan.Young at Heart
IMDB 7.3 | Oct , 2008
Documents the true story of the final weeks of rehearsal for the Young at Heart Chorus in Northampton, MA, and many of whom must overcome health adversities to participate. Their music goes against the stereotype of their age group. Although they have toured Europe and sang for royalty, this account focuses on preparing new songs for a concert in their hometown.ME!ME!ME! CHRONIC
IMDB 0 | May , 2015
A remix of Hibiki Yoshizaki's short "ME!ME!ME!"The Decline of Western Civilization
IMDB 7.2 | Jul , 1981
The Los Angeles punk music scene circa 1980 is the focus of this film. With Alice Bag Band, Black Flag, Catholic Discipline, Circle Jerks, Fear, Germs, and X.Irish Catholic
IMDB 0 | Oct , 2023
Meet Shavon O'Brien: Her family doesn't understand her, her church ignores her, even Jesus forgets about her. With only the spirit of Sinead O'Connor to guide her, Shavon battles institutional child abuse, narcissistic group think, a talking stomach and a singing poop bucket! Shavon goes from Catholic to Crusty Punk in this very, very, very, dark musical comedy!Absolutely Irish
IMDB 0 | Sep , 2008
Absolutely Irish brings together the brightest stars of traditional Irish music for a once-in-a-lifetime concert that will leave folk music fans stunned by the virtuoso performances. Filmed live at the intimate Irish Arts Center in New York City's famed Hell's Kitchen neighborhood, Irish music impresario Mick Moloney presents three generation of brilliant musicians. They display their mastery on favorite songs and traditional tunes, and rock the hall with their passionate performances. With special guest appearances by two living legends – flute player Mike Rafferty and Irish dancer Jo McNamara – and an inspiring rendition of Leaving Liverpool performed by the entire ensemble, Absolutely Irish shocases the best talent on the Irish music scene today.The Haunting Lodge
IMDB 4.3 | Oct , 2023
Filmmakers stay at a haunted lodge and find themselves in over their heads when they encounter something otherworldly.The Best of Thunder and Destruction: NFL's Hardest Hits
IMDB 0 | Jan , 1992
A Sports Illustrated compilation video of the NFL's Hardest Hits.Signatures of the Soul
IMDB 7 | Oct , 1984
Tattooing — "the world's oldest skin game" — is the subject of this iconic documentary. Writer/director Geoff Steven scored a major coup by signing Easy Rider legend Peter Fonda as his presenter. Travelling to Aotearoa, Samoa, Japan and the United States, the doco traces key developments in tattooing, including its importance in the Pacific, prison-inspired styles, and the influence of 1960s counterculture. Legendary tattooists feature (including Americans Ed Hardy and Jack Rudy), while the closing credits parade some eye-opening full body tattoos.MTV Unplugged: Julieta Venegas
IMDB 8.1 | Jul , 2008
MTV Unplugged is the first live album recorded by Mexican singer-songwriter Julieta Venegas. The album features a selection of her greatest hits, along with new tracks, including the singles "El Presente" and "Algún Día". A handful of guest artists was included: Gustavo Santaolalla, Natalia Lafourcade, Marisa Monte and La Mala Rodríguez.As the Palaces Burn
IMDB 7.3 | Jan , 2014
As the Palaces Burn is a feature-length documentary that originally sought to follow Lamb of God and their fans throughout the world, to demonstrate how music ties us together when we can’t find any other common bond. However, during the filming process in 2012, the story abruptly took a dramatic turn when lead singer Randy Blythe was arrested on charges of manslaughter and blamed for the death of one of their young fans in the Czech Republic. What followed was a heart-wrenching courtroom drama that left fans, friends, and curious onlookers around the world on the edge of their seats.U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot'
IMDB 6.3 | Aug , 2023
The international success of the film Das Boot by Wolfgang Petersen made U-96 one of the most famous submarines in cinematic history. But the true story of one of Hitler's most fearsome U-boats and its crew goes far beyond fiction. For the first time, this documentary sheds light on the reality behind the fiction through exclusive interviews with the makers and actors of Das Boot, as well as the last survivors of the time. In doing so, this documentary explores how Hitler's propaganda images may have influenced the visual and narrative force of Das Boot.Slash feat. Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators - Rock am Ring 2019
IMDB 0 | Jun , 2019
Live from the Nürburgring in Nürburg, Germany. Slash feat. Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators perform on the Volcano Stage at the Rock am Ring festival.River's End: California's Latest Water War
IMDB 7.5 | Jan , 2021
A documentary that reveals California's complex struggle over who gets fresh water, and how moneyed interests game the system. Constant battling over uncertain water supplies heralds an impending crisis—not just in California, but around the world.The Door at the End of the Hall
IMDB 10 | May , 2026
Calvin Lenox's 'The Door at the End of the Hall' follows a young musician through a dream of his in which he hears a mysterious song that seems to be coming from behind a locked door at the end of a hallway. Things start to fall into place when a strange voice begins to speak to him from behind the door.LSD: The Beyond Within
IMDB 5.5 | Jan , 1986
This refreshingly frank and impartial study of the discovery and development of the notorious hallucinogenic drug is notably free of moral judgmental, and features contributions from such legendary heroes of psychedelia as Albert Hoffman - the Swiss scientist who discovered the drug - Aldous Huxley - author of 'The Doors of Perception' - Ken Kesey - author of 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.