Debt Begins at 20
Synopsis
With music by The Cardboards, The Shakes, Hans Brinker and The Dykes. By combining semi-fictionalized and documentary material, this film is as definitive a record of the Pittsburgh punk scene during its nascent underground as anyone could hope for. Beroes' band footage is radical departure from the gimmickry of stereotyped rock band documentary in its use of pans and slow dollys, capturing small glimpses of the musicians at work that a 'PR' film would have avoided at all costs. The cinematography demands a reconsideration of the rock band documentary's hoary technical vocabulary. From the time this film was made changes have already taken place in Pittsburgh punk-dom as the bands have moved from an insular salon society to more 'legitimate' venues. Some say things are better than ever, others mourn the passing of Pittsburgh punk's innocence. Beroes in Debt Begins at 20 has produced not only entertainment, but also a small and very precious time capsule.
Release History & Theatrical Window
13/01/1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephanie Beroes
- Original Title
- Debt Begins at 20
- Release Date
- 13/01/1980
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 38m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephanie Beroes
Department Leadership Roster
Stephanie Beroes
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Debt Begins at 20.
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What is Debt Begins at 20 about?
With music by The Cardboards, The Shakes, Hans Brinker and The Dykes. By combining semi-fictionalized and documentary material, this film is as definitive a record of the Pittsburgh punk scene during its nascent underground as anyone could hope for. Beroes' band footage is radical departure from the gimmickry of stereotyped rock band documentary in its use of pans and slow dollys, capturing small glimpses of the musicians at work that a 'PR' film would have avoided at all costs. The cinematography demands a reconsideration of the rock band documentary's hoary technical vocabulary. From the time this film was made changes have already taken place in Pittsburgh punk-dom as the bands have moved from an insular salon society to more 'legitimate' venues. Some say things are better than ever, others mourn the passing of Pittsburgh punk's innocence. Beroes in Debt Begins at 20 has produced not only entertainment, but also a small and very precious time capsule.
Who directed Debt Begins at 20?
Debt Begins at 20 was directed by Stephanie Beroes.
Who stars in Debt Begins at 20?
The principal cast of Debt Begins at 20 includes Not specified.
When was Debt Begins at 20 released and how long is it?
Debt Begins at 20 was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 38m.