The Jam: About The Young Idea
7.5
Sky Arts presents the definitive story of The Jam, one of the most successful British bands in rock history, who were at the forefront of the late 1970s punk-mod scene. Featuring exclusive interviews with Paul Weller, Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler, and richly illustrated with archive performances, this documentary, directed by Bob Smeaton, traces the band's formation and success between 1975 and 1982, and is set against the backdrop of the ever changing politics, fashion and attitudes that shaped the period of late 70s and early 80s.
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Paul Weller
Himself
Known for
Sherlock
Blitz
Bruce Foxton
Also in
The Jam - Live At Bingley Hall, Birmingham, England 1982
The Jam: 1977
Bob Smeaton
Gary Crowley
Rick Buckler
Also in
The Jam - Live At Bingley Hall, Birmingham, England 1982
The Jam: 1977
Steve Brookes
Steve Brookes
Sam Dwyer
Martin Freeman
Known for
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Sherlock
Geoff Kempin
John Weller
John Weller
Gordon King
Barbara Lee
Bob Smeaton Director · Tim Sutton Cinematographer Julian Caidan Editor
First release August 29, 2015 · Produced in United Kingdom
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Channel X
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United Kingdom
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Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United Kingdom · August 29, 2015
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Finland
April 17, 2016
Greece
October 2, 2015
Sweden
January 30, 2016
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