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New Order Story (1993)

1993-08-29 · 2h 18m · EN
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Rising from the ashes of the legendary British post-punk unit Joy Division, the enigmatic New Order triumphed over tragedy to emerge as one of the most influential and acclaimed bands of the 1980's, embracing the electronic textures and disco rhythms of the underground club culture many years in advance of its contempraries. "New Order Story" is the definitive documentary on the band and traces their history all the way back to its origin with Joy Division. This extended version includes additional interviews and live footage, over 2 hours of great New Order footage. A longform video chronicling the band's history and music with interviews by Bono, Neil Tennant, Quincy Jones and others.

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Paul MorleyWriterKevin HewittDirector

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Gillian GilbertGillian GilbertSelfPeter HookPeter HookSelfStephen MorrisStephen MorrisSelfBernard SumnerBernard SumnerSelfJenny SeagroveJenny SeagroveNarrator (voice)Keith AllenKeith AllenGame Show HostBonoBonoSelfArthur BakerArthur BakerSelfJohn BarnesJohn BarnesSelfColin BellColin BellHimselfColin BellColin BellSelfKarin BergKarin BergSelf

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What is New Order Story about?

Rising from the ashes of the legendary British post-punk unit Joy Division, the enigmatic New Order triumphed over tragedy to emerge as one of the most influential and acclaimed bands of the 1980's, embracing the electronic textures and disco rhythms of the underground club culture many years in advance of its contempraries. "New Order Story" is the definitive documentary on the band and traces their history all the way back to its origin with Joy Division. This extended version includes additional interviews and live footage, over 2 hours of great New Order footage. A longform video chronicling the band's history and music with interviews by Bono, Neil Tennant, Quincy Jones and others.

How long is New Order Story?

New Order Story has a runtime of 138 minutes.