Monks - The Transatlantic Feedback (2008): cast, story & where to watch

2008 · Film · ★ 6.3

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Released in 2008, Monks - The Transatlantic Feedback is a documentary film directed by Lucia Palacios, running about 100 minutes. “First avant-garde beat band in pop history” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The monks were 5 American GIs in cold war Germany who billed themselves as the anti-Beatles; they were heavy on feedback, nihilism and electrical banjo. They had strange haircuts, dressed in black, mocked the military and rocked harder than any of their mid-sixties counterparts while managing to basically invent industrial, kraut rock, heavy metal, punk and techno music.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Monks - The Transatlantic Feedback has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Monks - The Transatlantic Feedback page.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Monks - The Transatlantic Feedback (2008)?
In US, Monks - The Transatlantic Feedback is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Monks - The Transatlantic Feedback worth watching?
Monks - The Transatlantic Feedback holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
When was Monks - The Transatlantic Feedback released?
Monks - The Transatlantic Feedback was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.