Never Turn Your Back On Sparks (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film
Released in 2014, Never Turn Your Back On Sparks is a music and documentary film directed by Pini Schatz, running about 55 minutes.
What it’s about. As he turns 50, filmmaker Pini Schatz sets out to explore his life-long obsession with the band Sparks (the brothers Ron and Russell Mael). Pini charts the impact of Sparks on his life while meeting with fellow Sparks fans, among them famous musicians, in Tel Aviv, London, Berlin, Rotterdam and NYC. Structured as a personal quest of the filmmaker to prove that Sparks are the coolest underrated band in the history of popular music, this docu-comedy explores the universal themes of growing old and being an outsider, the importance of art in daily life and the power of non-conformism.
Who’s in it. Never Turn Your Back On Sparks stars Izhar Ashdot, Jonathan Bar-Giora, Joe Elliott as Self and Jello Biafra, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Never Turn Your Back On Sparks page.
If you liked it. Fans of Never Turn Your Back On Sparks tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Never Turn Your Back On Sparks (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Never Turn Your Back On Sparks change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Never Turn Your Back On Sparks?
- Never Turn Your Back On Sparks stars Izhar Ashdot, Jonathan Bar-Giora, Joe Elliott, Jello Biafra and Kristian Hoffman.
- When was Never Turn Your Back On Sparks released?
- Never Turn Your Back On Sparks was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 55 minutes.