Live It Up: The Mental As Anything Story

Live It Up: The Mental As Anything Story is a documentary about the Australian band Mental as Anything. Originating from an art school, the group became a significant cultural presence through a blend of visual art, pop music, and a playful sense of humor. The film tracks their rapid rise from performing in Sydney pubs to achieving national prominence following their 1979 release, Nips Are Getting Bigger. It examines how the musicians depicted suburban Australian life while managing the demands of the music industry and the challenges of fame without losing their creative identity.

Directed and written by Matthew Walker, the production features band members Greedy Smith, Reg Mombassa, Peter O'Doherty, and Martin Plaza appearing as themselves. The film also includes appearances by Neil Finn and Colin Hay. This Australian music documentary has a runtime of 92 minutes.