Punk the Capital: Building a Sound Movement

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.

• Paul BishowDirector
• James June SchneiderDirector

• Cynthia ConnollySelf
• Dante FerrandoSelf
• Paul 'H.R.' HudsonSelf
• Darryl JeniferSelf
• Kim KaneSelf
• Dr. KnowSelf
• Alec MacKayeSelf
• Ian MacKayeSelf
• Henry RollinsSelf
• Howard WuelfingSelf
• Don ZientaraSelf