The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell
2025
102 minutes
Overview
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.
Top Cast
Allison Anders
Self
Kurt Bloch
Self
Don Bolles
Self
Dez Cadena
Self
Kurt Cobain
Self (archive footage)
Dale Crover
Self
Fat Mike
Self
Buzz Osborne
Self
Bill Bartell
Pat Fear (archive footage)
Jeff McDonald
Self
Steven Shane McDonald
Self
Jennifer Schwartz
Self
Jordan Schwartz
Self
Jim Laspesa
Self
Drew Barrymore
Self (archive footage)
Victor Krummenacher
Self
Melanie Vammen
Self
Sérgio Dias
Self
Rebecca Severin
Self