The Secret Lives of Bill Bartell

This documentary examines the life of Bill Bartell, a man who inhabited several contrasting worlds. The film explores how he balanced roles in law enforcement and rodeo riding with his involvement in country music and the punk rock scene. Through his work with the band White Flag and the Gasatanka Records label, the narrative focuses on the tension between traditional masculinity and subcultural rebellion, tracing Bartell's personal transformation and the unexpected directions of his identity.

Directed by David Markey, the film was released in the United States in February 2025. The 102-minute production features a cast of individuals appearing as themselves, including Allison Anders, Kurt Bloch, Don Bolles, Dez Cadena, and Dale Crover. The documentary also incorporates archive footage of Kurt Cobain.