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Punk the Capital: Building a Sound Movement

Punk the Capital: Building a Sound Movement

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📜 Overview: 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.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 2019-06-29
⌚ Running Time: 88 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 7.4

Beloved Cast

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

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