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Time of DDT - Part 1 of 4
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A translation of the documentary Время ДДТ (Time of DDT), which traces the history of Russia's premier rock band, DDT, in the first two decades of its existence. This first part (of four) covers the Ufa period of the band's history, from 1980 to 1985. This sees the band start from humble beginnings - but gaining audience attention was the least of their worries, as Shevchuk and company realize that their message is not welcome by oppressive Soviet authorities. DDT thus have to survive not just audiences and critics, but also the pervasive censorship and the KGB secret police. Thus starts the story of a small rock-n-roll group...
A highly recommended viewing to anyone not just interested in DDT, but Russian rock music, culture and recent history generally - it provides a very personal, candid perspective on the lives and struggles of some very difficult times in the lives of free-thinking people in the country.