Citizens Of Boomtown: The Story of the Boomtown Rats(2020)

The story of the Boomtown Rats

Citizens of Boomtown: The Story of the Boomtown Rats is a documentary that chronicles the rise of the Irish punk band from their defiant early years challenging conservative Ireland through their breakthrough in the UK punk scene. The film traces how the group achieved global chart dominance with their No. 1 hits while frontman Bob Geldof became a cultural force beyond music, ultimately reshaping the world through his visionary Live Aid concert. It's a portrait of ambition, rebellion, and the transformative power of rock and roll during punk's golden age, capturing how a band from Dublin became architects of one of history's most significant charitable events.