All parts of Joe's life are covered from the early years, with the 101'ers, in the Clash, after the split, the "Wilderness Years" and triumphant return with the Mescarleros in the late '90's.
Great footage, and warm and heartfelt tributes and recollections from lots of friends and musicians including Mick Jones and "Topper" Headon. Why no Paul Simonon? The musician friends all give insights into the man, not the myth. Its not as detailed as "West way to the World", or as slick, but that is part of the charm, its not just a rehash of the Clash story. The camp fire stories show a man at ease with himself, yet he was still trying new sounds in his late '40's.
The footage of Joe and Mick Jones playing live for the first time in 20 years at Brixton, shortly before he died, shows both men were happy on stage that night.
The dvd finishes with the clip from "Rude Boy" with Joe singing alone at the piano,which was always one of the more poignant moments on the movie.