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Punk the Capital: Building a Sound Movement

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7.4/10 • 5

2019-06-29 • 1h 28m

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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.

Directors
Paul Bishow, James June Schneider
Editors
Sam Lavine

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Cynthia Connolly

    Cynthia Connolly

  2. Dante Ferrando

    Dante Ferrando

  3. Darryl Jenifer

    Darryl Jenifer

  4. Kim Kane

    Kim Kane

  5. Alec MacKaye

    Alec MacKaye

  6. Ian MacKaye

    Ian MacKaye

  7. Paul 'H.R.' Hudson

    Paul 'H.R.' Hudson

  8. Henry Rollins

    Henry Rollins

  9. Howard Wuelfing

    Howard Wuelfing

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    Status
    Released
    Original Language
    English
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    Keywords
    washington dc, usapunk rockhardcore punk