
As a passionate explorer of New York City’s underground punk culture, I stumbled upon the perfect subject for my documentary – GG Allin. His life story, much like his discography, is filled with incidents that could fill a police report. This film is both captivating and nauseating at once, a testament to Allin’s unique character. Initially, it was intended as a concert film, but the shows were often too brief.
Unlike many biopics, this one encourages viewers to form their own opinions about Allin. The director, Phillips, skillfully preserved the raw essence of punk culture without attempting to portray Allin as a misunderstood artist, a hidden genius, or even a sane individual. If there’s a hint of similarity between the character arc for Arthur Fleck in the Joker franchise and the depiction of Allin, it may not be mere coincidence.