Description
A Beyond Entertainment and People Production for Seven Network
In 1986, Mental As Anything’s ‘Live It Up’ became a huge hit throughout Europe, reaching #2 in the UK. In recent years Scottish football fans have adopted the song as a victory anthem and in December 2020 it miraculously returned to #1 on the UK iTunes charts. This is their story.
The Mentals are one of Australia’s most loved bands, their music and art entwined with the country’s self-image. Guitarist Reg Mombassa’s surrealist suburban iconography has made him one of Australia’s most well-known artists, with buyers including Elton John.
Driven by incredible archive, era-evocative animation and timeless songs, this documentary is unlike any other. From the sticky carpets of Sydney pubs to the shiny stage of Top of the Pops, this is an hilarious and moving music-led documentary.