Punk the Capital: Building a Sound Movement (2019)
• June 29th, 2019 • 1h 28min
Documentary, Music
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.
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