
Poison Idea: Legacy of Dysfunction
Music · Documentary
Overview
From producer/director Mike Lastra comes the story of punk done right. Featuring live concert performances. Including lots of rare photos, interviews with many band members.
Top Cast
Jerry A
Jerry A
Self
Jerry A
Self
Tom (Pig Champion) Roberts
Tom (Pig Champion) Roberts
Self
Tom (Pig Champion) Roberts
Self
Buzz Osborne
Buzz Osborne
Self
Buzz Osborne
Self


Dale Crover
Dale Crover
Self
Dale Crover
Self
Toody Cole
Toody Cole
Self
Toody Cole
Self
Fred Cole
Fred Cole
Self
Fred Cole
Self
Jim Taylor
Jim Taylor
Self
Jim Taylor
Self
Phil Irwin
Phil Irwin
Self
Phil Irwin
Self
Marla Irwin
Marla Irwin
Self
Marla Irwin
Self
Chris Tense
Chris Tense
Self
Chris Tense
Self
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