Punk the Capital: Building a Sound Movement (2019)

  • NR
  • 06/29/2019 (US)
  • Documentary, Music
  • 1h 28m

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.

Paul Bishow

Director

James June Schneider

Director

Cast

Cynthia Connolly's headshot

Cynthia Connolly

Self
Dante Ferrando's headshot

Dante Ferrando

Self
Paul 'H.R.' Hudson's headshot

Paul 'H.R.' Hudson

Self
Darryl Jenifer's headshot

Darryl Jenifer

Self
Kim Kane's headshot

Kim Kane

Self
Dr. Know's headshot

Dr. Know

Self
Alec MacKaye's headshot

Alec MacKaye

Self
Ian MacKaye's headshot

Ian MacKaye

Self

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