On/Off: Mark Stewart (2009)

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Mark Stewart (born 1960) is a British musician and founding member of The Pop Group. A pioneer of post-punk and industrial hip-hop, he has recorded for On-U Sound Records and Mute Records. The film retraces the singer's steps and paths from the early days of The Pop Group right up to the present. Schifer, who followed Mark around for a full two years, has crafted a detailed, often intimate portrait of the artist, supplemented by interviews with a. o. Mark Stewart himself, Adrian Sherwood, Daniel Miller (Mute), Nick Cave, Mick Harvey, Doug Wimbish, Skip McDonald, Keith LeBlanc, Douglas Hart (The Jesus & Mary Chain), Fritz Catlin (23 Skidoo), Gareth Sager (The Pop Group, Rip Rig and Panic) and many others, plus live recordings and music clips.

Director: Tøni Schiffer
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 82 min
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Country: Germany
Language: English, Deutsch
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is On/Off: Mark Stewart about?
Mark Stewart (born 1960) is a British musician and founding member of The Pop Group. A pioneer of post-punk and industrial hip-hop, he has recorded for On-U Sound Records and Mute Records. The film retraces the singer's steps and paths from the early days of The Pop Group right up to the present. Schifer, who followed Mark around for a full two years, has crafted a detailed, often intimate portrait of the artist, supplemented by interviews with a. o. Mark Stewart himself, Adrian Sherwood, Daniel Miller (Mute), Nick Cave, Mick Harvey, Doug Wimbish, Skip McDonald, Keith LeBlanc, Douglas Hart (The Jesus & Mary Chain), Fritz Catlin (23 Skidoo), Gareth Sager (The Pop Group, Rip Rig and Panic) and many others, plus live recordings and music clips.
Who directed On/Off: Mark Stewart?
On/Off: Mark Stewart was directed by Tøni Schiffer.
Who stars in On/Off: Mark Stewart?
On/Off: Mark Stewart stars Nick Cave, Keith LeBlanc, Keith Levene, Daniel Miller.
How long is On/Off: Mark Stewart?
On/Off: Mark Stewart has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
What genre is On/Off: Mark Stewart?
On/Off: Mark Stewart is a Documentary, Music film.
Where was On/Off: Mark Stewart produced?
On/Off: Mark Stewart was produced in Germany.