New Order Story (1993)

  • U
  • 08/29/1993 (GB)
  • Documentary, Music
  • 2h 18m

Overview

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.

Paul Morley

Writer

Kevin Hewitt

Director

Cast

Gillian Gilbert's headshot

Gillian Gilbert

Self
Peter Hook's headshot

Peter Hook

Self
Stephen Morris's headshot

Stephen Morris

Self
Bernard Sumner's headshot

Bernard Sumner

Self
Jenny Seagrove's headshot

Jenny Seagrove

Narrator (voice)
Keith Allen's headshot

Keith Allen

Game Show Host
Bono's headshot

Bono

Self
Arthur Baker's headshot

Arthur Baker

Self

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