Hated [Video]

G.G. Allin

Overview

"Hated is the biographical documentary of outlaw punk rocker G.G. Allin, and as a final document of his savage career has been completely remastered with nearly an hour of extra mayhem on DVD. That bonus footage consists of Allin's last live set, though more attention is paid to the near-riot following the concert and to the GG crew running through the streets of the East Village looking to score dope and a cab (Allin suffered a fatal overdose later that night). This spooky footage complements Hated, a detailed portrait of the artist by filmmaker Todd Phillips. Some features highlighting the music tracks would have been a welcome addition, as would directorial commentary from Phillips."

Product Details

Release Date:	12/07/1999
UPC:	0022891282921
Original Release:	1998
Rating:	NR
Source:	MUSIC VIDEO DIST.***
Region Code:	1
Sound:	[stereo]
Language:	English
Time:	2:00:00
Sales rank:	51,161

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

G.G. Allin	Actor
G.G. Allin	Primary Artist

Technical Credits

Todd Phillips

Director,Producer

Editorial Reviews

The 1993 documentary of shock rocker G.G. Allin, Hated, may be the ultimate gross-out of all-time. The hour-long video features many candid interviews with G.G., his friends, fans, ex-school teachers, and his bandmates (including his bass playing brother, Merle, who sports an Adolf Hitler-like mustache). The documentary traces G.G.'s years growing up -- his abusive father would often threaten to kill the entire family, while G.G. would rebel against conformity as a teen by going to high school dressed in drag. But punk rock gave G.G. an outlet for his pent-up hostility -- many of his "songs" (which usually consist of three chords and obscenity-filled lyrics/screamed vocals) are featured, such as the sleazy anthem "Bite It You Scum." But the main reason why fans will want to check out the video is its many disturbing scenes -- G.G. beating up fans (both male and female), vomiting up Jack Daniels, ingesting certain bodily secretions, self-mutilating, and other near-incomprehensible acts. The filming of the documentary ended just prior to G.G.'s fatal heroin overdose in the summer of 1993, which includes bonus footage of his wake and burial. Not a video for the faint of heart. ~ Greg Prato