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2019

Punk the Capital: Building a Sound Movement

Directed by Paul Bishow

An in-depth exploration of a seminal moment in DC music history (circa 1976 to 1984) and the rise of harDCore. The film is made up of a mix of rare archive material, conversational interviews, and a collage editing style. Features early DC punk and hardcore bands like Bad Brains, Minor Threat, Slickee Boys, The Faith and more.

Duration

1h 28m

Released

June 29, 2019

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Cast11

  • Cynthia Connolly
  • Dante Ferrando
  • Darryl Jenifer
  • Kim Kane
  • Alec MacKaye
  • Ian MacKaye
  • Paul 'H.R.' Hudson
  • Henry Rollins
  • Howard Wuelfing

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