Heavy Laod Rocks! I luv these guys, they are true punx!
Michael, Simon and Jim are three adults with learning disabilities who make up unlikely punk band.Heavy Load are Lewes’ answer to the Ramones, a punk band subject to the usual inflammatory mix of ego, fantasy, and desire. They’re also, uniquely, made up of musicians with and without learning disabilities. The band’s survival is a precarious negotiation between two different worlds: on the one hand the institutional timetable of day centres, work placements and social workers; on the other hand the chaotic slacker life of rehearsal rooms, studios and gigs.  Heavy Load in New York
Release Year: 2009 Duration: 3 min Availability: Worldwide Related: Life & Culture, Music & Arts, Shorts, Cinelan Three-Minute Stories Heavy Load are Lewes’ answer to the Ramones, a punk band subject to the usual inflammatory mix of ego, fantasy, and desire. They’re also, uniquely, made up of musicians with and without learning disabilities. The band’s survival is a precarious negotiation between two different worlds: on the one hand the institutional timetable of day centres, work placements and social workers; on the other hand the chaotic slacker life of rehearsal rooms, studios and gigs. Director Jerry Rothwell Producer Al Morrow Jonny Persey Jerry Rothwell Report a Technical Issue If you're having any difficulties viewing the film or have any playback-related technical questions, contact us using our general feedback page.
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