American Hardcore

"The History of American Punk Rock 1980-1986"

Jan 21 2006 R 1h 40m
Documentary, History, Music

Inspired by Steven Blush's book "American Hardcore: A tribal history" Paul Rachman's feature documentary debut is a chronicle of the underground hardcore punk years from 1979 to 1986. Interviews and rare live footage from artists such as Black Flag, Bad Brains, Minor Threat, SS Decontrol and the Dead Kennedys.

Plot

Inspired by Steven Blush's book "American Hardcore: A tribal history" Paul Rachman's feature documentary debut is a chronicle of the underground hardcore punk years from 1979 to 1986. Interviews and rare live footage from artists such as Black Flag, Bad Brains, Minor Threat, SS Decontrol and the Dead Kennedys.

Written by

Steven Blush

Directed by

Paul Rachman

Cast

Greg Ginn, Ian MacKaye, James Drescher

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Envision Films

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Trailers
American Hardcore - Trailer - Sony Pictures Classics
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