The Rise and Fall of Black Velvet Flag documents the experience of three quirky young men who desire to make a mark in the world of popular music, while trying to hang on to their impulse to remain simply middle-class. The music of Black Velvet Flag mocked their audience's craving for the nostalgia of resisting conformity while showing us how ex-Punks grew up and reconciled the contradictions of their lives, and of their generation.

Charming biographical music documentary. Playful pop culture doc about a cult musical act. Informative of a philosopical, irreverent musical group.