The Outcasts (1985)
A BBC documentary about a Norfolk Hell’s Angels gang called The Outcasts. Featuring a number of arcing narratives, the main one of which traces funeral preparations after the tragic and gruesome death of a gang member. With copious amounts of sex, drugs and RnR, the documentary explores gang mentality and hierarchy by showing how various members deal with collective responsibility and personal tribulations. The soundtrack is a combination of heavy metal, prog rock and what sounds like some contributions from the Radiophonic Workshop. On the whole it is a disturbing portrayal with some graphic scenes of mindless littering. JC
