# Gimme Danger (2016)

> Jim Jarmusch’s spirited archival portrait traces The Stooges’ unruly rise, implosion, and enduring punk influence through the voices of its surviving members.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/260385

## Facts

- Runtime: 108 min
- Genres: Documentary, Music
- Director: Jim Jarmusch
- Cast: Iggy Pop, Scott Asheton, Ron Asheton, James Williamson, Dave Alexander, Steve Mackay, Mike Watt, Danny Fields
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1714917/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, irreverent, nostalgic, music discovery, punk history deep dive

## Synopsis

Dive into the chaotic world of punk rock and discover the raw energy that defined a generation.

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