Punk le Vote

Punk rock-inspired filmmaker Eric “Roach” Denis and the singer/wrestler/bouncer known as Starbuck take it upon themselves to comically shake up the 2006 prime minister elections by running as independent candidates in a Montreal-area district that has been a Liberal Party stronghold since the 1930s. These self-styled free spirits opt to conduct a punk rock-worthy campaign—heavy with music, scatological language, and antics. Needless to say, their approach creates some confusion among the electorate (getting signatures for nominating petitions is quite a challenge), but their efforts wind up bringing attention to their unique brand of political advocacy. Unfortunately, the duo often appear to be having more fun bringing attention to themselves, ultimately presenting a painfully immature view of politics, while their complaining about alleged ruling elite corruption is barely balanced with any mature plan of what they would do in the unlikely event that voters trusted them. Not recommended. Aud: C, P. (P. Hall)