The Other F Word

The Other F Word

Sometimes a little anarchy can be a life-changing experience.

Directed by Andrea Blaugrund Nevins

Produced by Rare Bird Films, Oscilloscope

201198 min6.5 / 10

A warm, humorous documentary about punk rockers navigating fatherhood and the ironic contradiction between their anti-authority ethos and their role as parents.

What happens when a generation's ultimate anti-authoritarians — punk rockers — become society's ultimate authorities — dads? With a large chorus of punk rock's leading men — Blink-182's Mark Hoppus, Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea, Rise Against's Tim McIlrath — The Other F Word follows Jim Lindberg, 20-year veteran of skate punk band, Pennywise, on his hysterical and moving journey from belting his band's anthem, "Fuck Authority", to embracing his ultimately pivotal authoritarian role in mid-life, fatherhood.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Other F Word violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Does The Other F Word end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is The Other F Word easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Is The Other F Word scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is The Other F Word sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

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36/ 100

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Rarity33

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Surprise30

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Love45

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