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American Hardcore

The History of American Punk Rock 1980-1986

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  • Music
  • Documentary

Overview

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.

Keywords

  • philosophy
  • musician
  • interview
  • subculture
  • punk rock
  • anthropology
  • obsessed fan
  • counter-culture
  • hardcore punk
  • skinheads
  • music documentary
  • artistic legacy
  • fan culture
  • artistic revolution
  • hard rock
  • music history
  • archive footage
  • alternative rock
  • underground music
  • slam dancing
  • thrash metal
  • mohawk
  • obssesive fan
  • mosh pit
  • verbal history

Details

Status
Released
Release date
September 22, 2006
Original language
English
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United States of America
Production
Envision Films
Director
Paul Rachman
Cinematography
Paul Rachman
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
American Hardcore (2006) | Kinocult