

The Jam: About The Young Idea
2015 Directed by Bob SmeatonSky 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
Bruce Foxton
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Rick Buckler
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Martin Freeman
....................................................Director
...........................................................Bob Smeaton
Producer
...........................................................Martin R. Smith
Editor
...........................................................Julian Caidan
Director of Photography
...........................................................Tim Sutton
Production Companies
...................................................Channel X
Production Countries
........................................................United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
....................................................English
Genres
....................................................Music
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