Not a second too soon, Christopher Petit's Radio On (1979) finally finds it's way to dvd, courtesy of Plexifilm. Shockingly forgotten by most, the director's post-punk journey has become something of a cult film since its initial release, featuring Sting's first film performance, and a stellar soundtrack (David Bowie, Kraftwerk, Lene Lovich, Ian Dury, and more).

Petit's anti-road movie follows a London DJ (David Bearnes) as he travels to Bristol to investigate the mysterious death of his brother, all to a compelling backdrop of late 70s England.

Newly restored by the British Film Institute, it's the first time Radio On has been available in North America in any format, and includes a remixed soundtrack to dance around your bedroom to. In stores March 6th.

# posted by André Salas @ 11/15/2006 03:45:00 PM

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