The Jam: A Time and a Place 2003
Step back to the late-70s UK punk explosion with *The Jam: A Time and a Place (2003)*, a punchy 16-minute documentary that captures the Woking trio's meteoric rise from council-estate gigs to national anthem status.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is *The Jam: A Time and a Place* (2003) about?
*The Jam: A Time and a Place* (2003) is a compact documentary that traces the meteoric rise of The Jam, a trio from Woking, Surrey, who stormed the late-70s UK punk scene with sharp suits, fiery music, and unashamed Englishness. The film zeroes in on their creative zenith, blending archival performance clips with candid insights into the band's working-class origins and cultural impact.
Who directed *The Jam: A Time and a Place*?
Director information is not available.
Who stars in *The Jam: A Time and a Place*?
The documentary features The Jam's core lineup—Paul Weller, Rick Buckler, and Bruce Foxton—alongside rare behind-the-scenes footage and live performances.
Is *The Jam: A Time and a Place* (2003) worth watching?
As a 16-minute documentary packed into the *Complete Jam* DVD, it's a punchy, electrifying snapshot of a band that reshaped UK music. Even without an IMDb rating, its concise storytelling and archival authenticity make it a must-see for fans of punk, mod culture, or classic British rock—especially if you're exploring their legacy for the first time.
How long is *The Jam: A Time and a Place*?
The runtime is 16 minutes.
About The Jam: A Time and a Place (2003) — A 16-minute punk-pop time capsule from Woking's working-class heroes
Step back to the late-70s UK punk explosion with *The Jam: A Time and a Place (2003)*, a punchy 16-minute documentary that captures the Woking trio's meteoric rise from council-estate gigs to national anthem status. Directed with raw energy, the film zeroes in on the band's razor-sharp style, unapologetic English pride, and musicianship that still sounds modern today. Archival footage, tight editing, and insights from the core lineup—Paul Weller, Rick Buckler, and Bruce Foxton—paint a vivid snapshot of The Jam at their creative peak, blending working-class grit with pop perfection. Whether you're a longtime Mod, a punk newcomer, or simply a fan of great music, this concise visual portrait delivers the electricity that made The Jam one of Britain's most influential bands of all time.
Packed onto the *Complete Jam* DVD compendium, *The Jam: A Time and a Place* isn't just a bonus—it's a distilled burst of energy that lets the band speak for itself. The film's tight 16-minute runtime focuses on the golden era when Weller's sharp songwriting met Buckler's thundering drums and Foxton's melodic basslines, all draped in Union Jack aesthetics and a defiant nod to the past. It's less a dry history lesson and more a time-capsule of attitude, attitude that still resonates decades later.