The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell

The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell (2025)

N/A 102 min Movie
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Bill Bartell was a multifaceted individual who traversed the punk rock scene, law enforcement, rodeo riding, and country music. Known for his unique contribution to punk rock through his label Gasatanka Records and band White Flag, Bartell's life defies conventional boundaries, blending hyper-masculinity with subcultural rebellion. His story, filled with mysterious and seemingly contradictory roles, offers a compelling narrative about identity, transformation, and the unexpected paths life can take.

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Cast

Allison Anders Allison Anders Self
Kurt Bloch Kurt Bloch Self
Don Bolles Don Bolles Self
Dez Cadena Dez Cadena Self
Kurt Cobain Kurt Cobain Self (archive footage)
Dale Crover Dale Crover Self
Fat Mike Fat Mike Self
Buzz Osborne Buzz Osborne Self
Bill Bartell Bill Bartell Pat Fear (archive footage)
Jeff McDonald Jeff McDonald Self
Steven Shane McDonald Steven Shane McDonald Self
Jennifer Schwartz Jennifer Schwartz Self

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