It chronicles the legendary Japanese rock band THE FOOLS, emerging in the 80s underground scene. Spanning nearly a decade from 2012, it explores their tumultuous journey, crises, and fervent fan base. Vocalist Ko Ito's drug arrests and guitarist Ryo Kawada's death added to their challenges. Ko died in prison in 2017. Despite hardships, their music left a lasting impact on the underground scene.

Aug 26, 8:00 PM EDT

The FOOLS: Prisons and Babylon
The documentary chronicles THE FOOLS, a legendary Japanese rock band from the 1980s underground scene.
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The Fools
The FOOLS: Prisons and Babylon