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Taking the City By Storm: The Birth of Milwaukee's Punk Scene

“The DIY music revolution of the 1970's and the people that transformed Milwaukee's Music scene.”

Synopsis

Taking the City By Storm: The Birth of Milwaukee's Punk Scene is a documentary focusing on the progression of Milwaukee's Protopunk, Punk, New Wave, and Alternative music scene from 1975-1985.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Taking the City By Storm: The Birth of Milwaukee's Punk Scene, 2019 Official Trailer.

Type: Trailer • Published 2019-12-28

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Avalon Theater Milwaukee, WI

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Doug LaValliere
Screenplay & Story
Doug LaValliere, Judy Simonds, Clancy Carroll
Original Title
Taking the City By Storm: The Birth of Milwaukee's Punk Scene
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 50m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Doug LaValliere

Screenplay & Story

Doug LaValliere, Judy Simonds, Clancy Carroll

Producers

Judy Simonds, Clancy Carroll

Department Leadership Roster

Doug LaValliere

Director

Judy Simonds

Producer

Doug LaValliere

Writer

Clancy Carroll

Producer

Judy Simonds

Writer

Clancy Carroll

Writer

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Frequently Asked Questions About Taking the City By Storm: The Birth of Milwaukee's Punk Scene

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Taking the City By Storm: The Birth of Milwaukee's Punk Scene about?

Taking the City By Storm: The Birth of Milwaukee's Punk Scene is a documentary focusing on the progression of Milwaukee's Protopunk, Punk, New Wave, and Alternative music scene from 1975-1985.

Who directed Taking the City By Storm: The Birth of Milwaukee's Punk Scene?

Taking the City By Storm: The Birth of Milwaukee's Punk Scene was directed by Doug LaValliere.

Who stars in Taking the City By Storm: The Birth of Milwaukee's Punk Scene?

The principal cast of Taking the City By Storm: The Birth of Milwaukee's Punk Scene includes Rick Nielsen, Tom Petersson, James Chance, Gordon Gano, Brian Ritchie.

When was Taking the City By Storm: The Birth of Milwaukee's Punk Scene released and how long is it?

Taking the City By Storm: The Birth of Milwaukee's Punk Scene was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.