Whip it good: Netflix documentary highlights 52-year career of Devo
The newest Netflix documentary will surely make viewers want to whip it good.
On Aug. 19, Netflix released its new original documentary, "Devo." The 90-minute documentary provides an inside look at the new wave band known for hits like "Whip It" and "(I Can't Get Me No) Satisfaction," with interviews from founding members Mark and Robert "Bob" Mothersbaugh and Gerald Casale.
In the documentary's trailer, Mark tells the story of how the band asked their record company for money to fund the music video for "(I Can't Get Me No) Satisfaction." When it debuted in 1978, music videos weren't common industry practice and really wouldn't be until MTV's launch in 1981. A throughline in Devo's career, they proved to be ahead of the trends.
"Devo" was directed by Chris Smith, who produced the popular pandemic watch "Tiger King" and directed the eye-opening documentary "Fyre," about the infamous 2017 Fyre Festival. He also was the mastermind behind Netflix's "Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond," the cult-classic "American Movie" and "Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever," another Netflix documentary that tells the story of Bryan Johnson, a wealthy man who wants to live beyond his age.
Here's what to know about the new Devo documentary, including how to watch at home.
How to watch new 'Devo' documentary
The new "Devo" documentary is available for streaming on Netflix.
Do you need a Netflix subscription to watch the new 'Devo' documentary?
Yes, fans need a Netflix subscription to watch the new documentary. The standard Netflix subscription with advertisements is $7.99 per month, and the standard subscription without ads is $17.99 per month.
Documentary airs ahead of tour with B-52s
The new documentary premieres ahead of the "Cosmic De-Evolution Tour," an 11-city tour with The B-52s. The two bands announced the one-of-a-kind tour back in June. It will begin in Toronto in late September and conclude in Houston in early November.
Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@usatoday.com.
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