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Strong
MASTER SCORE 61.9 / 100
2007·Biography / Drama / Music·1h 32m

WHAT WE DO IS SECRET

“American Punk started with a Germ”

The true-life story of Darby Crash, who became an L.A. punk icon with his band The Germs. Along with Lorna Doom, Pat Smear, and Don Bolles, Darby Crash completely transformed the L.A. punk scene, while sacrificing everyone he loved, his career, and ultimately his life.

Above the Line
Rodger Grossman·DirectorRodger Grossman·ScreenplayRodger Grossman·ScreenstoryAndrew Huebscher·Director of PhotographyRoss Albert·Editor
Cast
Shane West·Darby CrashRick Gonzalez·Pat SmearBijou Phillips·Lorna DoomNoah Segan·Don BollesTina Majorino·MichelleAshton Holmes·Rob HenleyKeir O'Donnell·Chris AshfordLauren German·BelindaRay Park·Brendan MullenSebastian Roché·Sebastian Roché
Full Crew
(22 credits)
Directing· 1
Rodger Grossman·Director
Writing· 2
Rodger Grossman·ScreenplayRodger Grossman·Screenstory
Camera· 1
Andrew Huebscher·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Ross Albert·Editor
Art & Design· 3
John Mott·Production DesignJulia Caston·Costume DesignJulieann Getman·Set Decoration
Production· 12
Shane West·Executive ProducerMichael LaFetra·Executive ProducerDamon Martin·Executive ProducerRodger Grossman·ProducerKevin Mann·ProducerStephen Nemeth·ProducerMatthew Perniciaro·ProducerTodd Traina·ProducerBruce Wayne Gillies·Line ProducerAndre Relis·Co-Executive ProducerLise Romanoff·Co-Executive ProducerJay Scully·Casting
Other Departments· 2
Zack Duhame·StuntsSean Happy·Stunts
By the Numbers
61.9
OF 100
Master Score
6.3
OF 10
IMDb
45%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$59K
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind What We Do Is Secret's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#FFFFFF
#00A0E3
Mood
Mysterious, Energetic
Composition
Layered
Era
1970s 1980s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The poster features a dark silhouette of a man holding a microphone, standing on a stage with a crowd visible below. Behind him, a large light blue target symbo”

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Key Elements
MicrophoneTarget Symbol
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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