This may not seem like a documentary, but an art-movie at first, but actually it's more of a road-movie, compared to the standard Rock 'n' Roll documentarieslike Gimme Shelter, for example. The fragmentaric look may be hard for somepeople to cope with, but actually it only cuts to the essence in my opinion, like Lars von Trier. I like this movie, but would like some scenes a little bit longer and some a lot shorter, but how could I say that to the director? Anyway, I like this movie for it's vivid, experimental tone, and naturally I like Fugazi, otherwise I don't think this is where one should start. When Guy Picciotto hangsupsidedown from the basket case and sings I can't explain what I feel. Is it love? To bad that Fugazi is going to split up soon.

Excellent cinematography is displayed in the film-Cohen utilizes various types of film, from super 8 to 16mm. Fugazi, being the greatest medley of musicians to emerge from the DC area, is depicted on screen in an 115 minute documentary. The video includes really neat live footage, as well as some bonus material. What's not to enjoy?

This documentary is something of a pinnacle for Fugazi and Jem Cohen. Cohen has long been artistically involved with Fugazi, and now he has pieced together this documentary. The film jumps around and swirls with the music, getting more choppy and spacey as the band itself becomes more experimental. It is as if the film is evolving with the subject. At times, Instrument can be a long haul, but it is well worth it.

An amazing documentary chronicling an amazing band. I hope that fifty years from now, this film is used as reference in a musical and even a sociological sense. Color and b+w both fit well here. The music is arresting and intense, the imagery fits the music and the pace. Anyone who likes well made documentaries should see this. Throughout the film, there are quick sketches of people in line that coincide with pieces of music. This is my favorite part. This might be hard to find, but keep an eye out for it.