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Shayne Carter's Journey: From Punk Roots to Resilience

12/3/2025

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A documentary on New Zealand musician Shayne Carter opens with his return to Dunedin, framing his career across Bored Games, the DoubleHappys, and Straitjacket Fits.
It traces his progression from punk roots with Bored Games to the DoubleHappys.
The film notes the deaths of bandmates and Carter's battles with alcohol and anger.
It also captures Straitjacket Fits' final performance in 1994 and shows Carter's ongoing artistic potential.

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Story summary

A documentary on New Zealand musician Shayne Carter opens with his return to Dunedin, framing his career across Bored Games, the DoubleHappys, and Straitjacket Fits.
It traces his progression from punk roots with Bored Games to the DoubleHappys.
The film notes the deaths of bandmates and Carter's battles with alcohol and anger.
It also captures Straitjacket Fits' final performance in 1994 and shows Carter's ongoing artistic potential.