Punk the Capital: Building a Sound Movement
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2019 · Movie · 1h 28m · NR
The read
Critics rate it 27 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 28m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Critics rate it 27 points higher than audiences do.
5 audience votes
Key crew
- Paul BishowDirector
- James June SchneiderDirector
Cast
- Cynthia ConnollySelf
- Dante FerrandoSelf
- Paul 'H.R.' HudsonSelf
- Darryl JeniferSelf
- Kim KaneSelf
- Dr. KnowSelf
- Alec MacKayeSelf
- Ian MacKayeSelf
- Henry RollinsSelf
- Howard WuelfingSelf
- Don ZientaraSelf
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Themes
washington dc, usapunk rockhardcore punk