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American Hardcore

R20061h 40mPaul Rachman
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 72% · Metacritic 69

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"The History of American Punk Rock 1980-1986"

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is American Hardcore (2006) about?

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.

Who stars in American Hardcore?

American Hardcore stars Henry Rollins (Self), Ian MacKaye (Self), Lucky Lehrer (Self), Vic Bondi (Self), Joe Keithley (Self). The film was directed by Paul Rachman.

How long is American Hardcore?

American Hardcore has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2006. It is rated R.

Is American Hardcore worth watching?

American Hardcore holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 72. 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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