
Dead Kennedys: Fresh Fruit for Rotting Eyeballs
Seen it?2005 | 55 min | Documentary, Music
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- If you count yourself among people who'll be humming afterwards and the curious, this one's for you. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top. Sits nicely alongside Stop Making Sense or The Last Waltz.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves through the story clearly, at 55 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
Fresh Fruit for Rotting Eyeballs features a brief history of the Dead Kennedys' early years up to their first UK tour, never before seen live performances, interviews with Klaus Fluoride and East Bay Ray, comments by music journalists, and insights from the key people involved with the recording of the DK's first album. Jello Biafra's 1979 run for mayor is also highlighted.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Eric S. Goodfield
- Jello BiafraSelf
- Klaus FluorideSelf
- East Bay RaySelf
- Carlos CadonaSelf
- Bruce SlesingerSelf