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Burning Down the House: The Story of CBGB

20091h 30mMandy Stein
IMDb 7.8

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An East Village performance space fought against the Bowery homeless shelter who threatened to shut them down. Some of the most iconic figures in music have performed here.

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What is Burning Down the House: The Story of CBGB (2009) about?

An East Village performance space fought against the Bowery homeless shelter who threatened to shut them down. Some of the most iconic figures in music have performed here.

Who stars in Burning Down the House: The Story of CBGB?

Burning Down the House: The Story of CBGB stars Dicky Barrett (Self), Michael Bloomberg (Self), Clem Burke (Self), David Byrne (Self), Cheetah Chrome (Self). The film was directed by Mandy Stein.

How long is Burning Down the House: The Story of CBGB?

Burning Down the House: The Story of CBGB has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2009.

Is Burning Down the House: The Story of CBGB worth watching?

Burning Down the House: The Story of CBGB holds an IMDb rating of 7.8/10. Fans of Documentary, Music are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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