Punk the Capital: Building a Sound Movement

Punk the Capital: Building a Sound Movement

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jun 29, 2019

Runtime

1h 28m

Genres

Documentary, Music

User Score

77%

Original Title

Punk the Capital: Building a Sound Movement

Production Companies

PTC International, Sphairos Production

Director

Paul Bishow

Description

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.