A new documentary is marking half a century of British punk, bringing together many of the genre's original figures. The film features interviews with members of iconic bands, including Glen Matlock of the Sex Pistols, Rat Scabies from The Damned, Terry Chimes of The Clash, Steve Severin from Siouxsie and the Banshees, and Hugh Cornwell of The Stranglers.
The documentary also highlights the significant influence of designer Vivienne Westwood, who is credited as punk's true founding spirit. Her King's Road boutique, Sex, which she ran with Malcolm McLaren, is described as a crucial hub for the British punk scene.
Viewers can expect to learn new details about the era, such as how the Sex Pistols' early performances coincided with the 1976 heatwave. The film also delves into how early punk fashion evolved from unsold stock at Westwood and McLaren's shop.