Alan Wise
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Biography: Legendary music mogul from Manchester. Alan Wise died in his sleep in June 2016 of a broken heart following the suicide of his severely depressed 22 year old daughter Natasha just months earlier.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Manchester, England
Birthday: Not available
Deathday: June 02, 2016
Adult: No
Gender: Male
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The Alcohol Years
Overview: Carol Morley returns to Manchester, where in the early 1980s, five years of her life were lost in an alcoholic blur. The Alcohol Years is a poetic retrieval of that time, in which rediscovered friends and acquaintances recount tales of her drunken and promiscuous behavior. In Morley’s search for her lost self, conflicting memories and viewpoints weave in and out, revealing a portrait of the city, its pop culture, and the people who lived it.
Genres: Drama Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-11-09
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It's Not Repetition, It's Discipline
Overview: Dandelion Records and DVD's present Probably the nearest you will ever get to an official documentary on Mark E Smith and The Fall. Put together over a period of 13 years by three Danish Fall fans and with full involvement from Mark E Smith this film gives a real insight into the mechanisms of The Fall. Features many live clips and rehearsals of both The Fall and Smith and Ed Blaney. The cast list includes Mark E Smith, John Peel (a real in depth contribution from Peelie), Henry Rollins, Thurston Moore, David Gedge, Stephen Malkmus, Dee Dee Ramone, Peter Hook, Grant Showbiz, John Cooper Clarke, Damo Suzuki, Gary Lucas, Ed Blaney, Jim Watts, Spencer Birtwistle, Ben Pritchard, Zlatko Buric, Alan Wise, The Other Dave and Fall Fan Dave. Bonus material includes a great interview with Mark E Smith in what was his favourite pub near Heaton Park in Manchester (sadly the pub is now closed)
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-10-15
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The Fall: The Wonderful and Frightening World of Mark E. Smith
Overview: A 1-hour Documentary looking at the Manchester post-punk group and its infamous leader Mark E Smith. The Film follows the current band recording their final Session for the John Peel Show (they were his favourite group and recorded more sessions than any other band) as well as chronicling the chaotic history of the band & its numerous line-up changes.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-01-21
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Evidently... John Cooper Clarke
Overview: A look at the life of John Cooper Clarke. From his rise as a 'punk poet', through his heroin addiction, and finally to his comeback.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-05-30
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