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- Iconic '80s Band's Bold Story Comes to Netflix in New Documentary</p>
<p>Isabella TorregianiJuly 9, 2025 at 3:12 AM</p>
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<p>Iconic '80s Band's Bold Story Comes to Netflix in New Documentary originally appeared on Parade.</p>
<p>DEVO, the iconic '80s new wave band, has secured a Netflix release for their latest documentary, set to premiere on the platform August 19.</p>
<p>The self-titled film originally premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, where it was well received by audiences.</p>
<p>Rolling Stone critic David Fear praised the documentary, writing, "Devo lets you know that it's the definitive portrait of an art project by mimicking its subject's Dada-meets-deadpan-humor aesthetic."</p>
<p>The film explores the band's early beginnings, focusing on founding members Mark and BobMothersbaugh, Gerald and Bob Casale and drummer Alan Myers — and how their path into music was shaped by a national tragedy.</p>
<p>In 1970, the Kent State shooting, where four students were killed by the Ohio National Guard during a Vietnam War protest, deeply impacted the band members.</p>
<p>That moment sparked DEVO's core ideology of "de-evolution," the idea that mankind may be regressing rather than progressing.</p>
<p>This theme became central to DEVO's identity, influencing their name, sound, visual art and famously satirical performances.</p>
<p>The documentary also chronicles the band's rise to fame, particularly after the release of their breakout hit "Whip It." The film features rare archival footage and in-depth interviews with band members and other collaborators.</p>
<p>In the lead-up to the film's release, DEVO will launch a YouTube video series titled Devolutionary Times, where they'll upload newly restored versions of their classic music videos and films every two weeks.</p>
<p>The series kicks off this week with their 1976 short film The Truth About De-Evolution, directed by Chuck Statler. On July 18, it continues with their take on "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction."</p>
<p>The celebration coincides with the band's 50+ year milestone. Formed in Akron, Ohio in 1973, DEVO gained major-label attention with their debut album Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!, produced with support from David Bowie and Iggy Pop.</p>
<p>Their 1980 smash hit "Whip It" peaked at No. 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became a staple in MTV history, cementing DEVO's place in pop culture.</p>
<p>Currently on their farewell tour, which kicked off in May and runs through August, DEVO will extend their sendoff with the Cosmic De-Evolution Tour. The band will co-headline alongside The B-52s in 11 cities, including Los Angeles, Austin and Toronto.</p>
<p>They'll also make a special appearance with My Chemical Romance in Chicago this August.</p>
<p>Iconic '80s Band's Bold Story Comes to Netflix in New Documentary first appeared on Parade on Jul 9, 2025</p>
<p>This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 9, 2025, where it first appeared.</p>
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