Punk the Capital: Building a Sound Movement

Punk the Capital: Building a Sound Movement

2019•1h 28m•7.4/10

DocumentaryMusic

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7.4/10(5)

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.

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Production

PTC International, Sphairos Production

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Cynthia Connolly

Self

Dante Ferrando

Self

Paul 'H.R.' Hudson

Paul 'H.R.' Hudson

Self

Darryl Jenifer

Self

Kim Kane

Self

Dr. Know

Self

Alec MacKaye

Self

Ian MacKaye

Ian MacKaye

Self

Henry Rollins

Henry Rollins

Self

Howard Wuelfing

Self

Don Zientara

Self

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