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Akron’s only showings! Devo (documentary) at The Nightlight

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Fri, 15 Aug, 2025 at 05:30 pm

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30 N High St, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44308

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Fri, 15 Aug, 2025 at 05:30 pm to 07:30 pm (EDT)

30 N High St, Ohio 44308

30 N High St, Akron, OH 44308-1974, United States

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Akron’s only showings! Devo (documentary) at The Nightlight
Born in response to the Kent State massacre, new wave band Devo took their concept of “de-evolution” from cult following to near-rock star status with groundbreaking 1980 hit “Whip It” while preaching an urgent social commentary.

Leave it to acclaimed filmmaker Chris Smith (AMERICAN MOVIE) to perfectly capture the gloriously radical spirit that is Devo. This high-energy documentary embraces the spectacle of the band reveling in lo-fi archival footage, swift montage, and a charging rhythm that leaves you mesmerized by their wild rise. Band members are open with both their memories and archives—finally sharing their full story. They are a rare band founded by a philosophy, a Dada experiment of high art meets low, hell-bent on infiltrating American popular culture, and DEVO relishes every treakish moment of their story. Not to mention all the incredible performances.

—Charlie Sextro, Sundance Festival guide


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Akron’s only showings! Devo (documentary) at The Nightlight | Event in Akron | AllEvents
Akron’s only showings! Devo (documentary) at The Nightlight
Fri, 15 Aug, 2025 at 05:30 pm