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Punk the Capital: Building a Sound Movement

An immersive chronicle of a watershed moment in Washington, D.C.'s music history spanning roughly 1976 to 1984, tracing the rise of harDCore. This documentary blends rare archival footage, candid interviews, and a collage-inspired editing style to paint a vivid portrait of the DC punk and hardcore scene. It spotlights foundational bands such as Bad Brains, Minor Threat, Slickee Boys, The Faith, and more.

Director(s)

Paul Bishow

James June Schneider

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Cast & Crew

Henry Rollins

Henry Rollins

Self

Ian MacKaye

Ian MacKaye

Self

Paul 'H.R.' Hudson

Paul 'H.R.' Hudson

Self

Cynthia Connolly

Cynthia Connolly

Self

Dante Ferrando

Dante Ferrando

Self

Darryl Jenifer

Darryl Jenifer

Self

Kim Kane

Kim Kane

Self

Dr. Know

Dr. Know

Self

Alec MacKaye

Alec MacKaye

Self

Howard Wuelfing

Howard Wuelfing

Self

Don Zientara

Don Zientara

Self

Paul Bishow

Paul Bishow

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James June Schneider

James June Schneider

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Details

GenresDocumentary, Music
Runtime1h 28 mins
Released on29 Jun 2019
Languageen
Age RatingNR
Produced InUnited States of America

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Punk the Capital; Building a Sound Movement -Documentary TRAILER remastered- (D.C. punk / harDCore)