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Punk the Capital: Building a Sound Movement

IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%

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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.

DocumentaryMusic
Washington Dc, UsaPunk RockHardcore Punk

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What is Punk the Capital: Building a Sound Movement (2019) about?

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.

Who stars in Punk the Capital: Building a Sound Movement?

Punk the Capital: Building a Sound Movement stars Cynthia Connolly (Self), Dante Ferrando (Self), Paul 'H.R.' Hudson (Self), Darryl Jenifer (Self), Kim Kane (Self). The film was directed by Paul Bishow.

How long is Punk the Capital: Building a Sound Movement?

Punk the Capital: Building a Sound Movement has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2019. It is rated NR.

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Punk the Capital: Building a Sound Movement holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. 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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