You Better Take Cover (2015)
The Story of Men at Work and a Little Kookaburra.
A film about Men At Work, their hit single Down Under, and the Kookaburra controversy. The band were sued for copyright infringement and faced the label of 'plagiarists', 35 years after their success. An examination of the organic development of the song, its commercial success and cultural significance and questions the relationship between art and law, influence and copyright.
Director: Harry Hayes, Lee Simeone
Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date: May 4, 2015
Cast
- Martin Armiger - Himself
- Brian Edmond - Himself
- Alec Gilbert - Himself
- Greg Ham - Himself
- Jerry Speiser - Himself
- Ron Strykert - Himself
Production: Vernal Equinox Records
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
copyright, rock band, pop music, new wave, pop rock, documentary short, men at work, down under
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is You Better Take Cover about?
- A film about Men At Work, their hit single Down Under, and the Kookaburra controversy. The band were sued for copyright infringement and faced the label of 'plagiarists', 35 years after their success. An examination of the organic development of the song, its commercial success and cultural significance and questions the relationship between art and law, influence and copyright.
- Who directed You Better Take Cover?
- You Better Take Cover was directed by Harry Hayes, Lee Simeone.
- Who stars in You Better Take Cover?
- You Better Take Cover stars Martin Armiger, Brian Edmond, Alec Gilbert, Greg Ham, Jerry Speiser, Ron Strykert.
- How long is You Better Take Cover?
- You Better Take Cover has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
- What genre is You Better Take Cover?
- You Better Take Cover is a Music, Documentary film.
- Where was You Better Take Cover produced?
- You Better Take Cover was produced in Australia.