End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones (2004)

Another documentary which would probably be more at home on the small screen.  I am not all that familiar with the Ramones' music apart from their involvement in the l979 cult classic "Rock 'n' Roll High School".  It covers the period from the early 70's through their farewell concert in 1996 and seems to be saying that they were more influential in creating new bands in their wake than in earning any lasting financial success for themselves.  From the original four (who were not related but who all took the surname Ramone for their act), replacements came and went during this period -- again always adopting the same last name. There is a remarkable amount of archive footage included, much of it of poor quality, but it does give the movie an authentic feel.  Sadly two of the original band died before the doc's release and a third has died since.