Salad Days: A Decade of Punk in Washington, DC (1980-90)
Synopsis
"Salad Days: A Decade of Punk in Washington, DC (1980-90)" examines the early DIY punk scene in the Nation's Capital. It was a decade when seminal bands like Bad Brains, Minor Threat, Government Issue, Scream, Void, Faith, Rites of Spring, Marginal Man, Fugazi, and others released their own records and booked their own shows-without major record label constraints or mainstream media scrutiny. Contextually, it was a cultural watershed that predated the alternative music explosion of the 1990s (and the industry's subsequent implosion). Thirty years later, DC's original DIY punk spirit serves as a reminder of the hopefulness of youth, the power of community and the strength of conviction.
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Salad Days Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-11-13
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Washington, D.C.
Festival / Special Debut
April 11, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Scott Crawford
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott Crawford
- Original Score
- Michael Hampton
- Original Title
- Salad Days: A Decade of Punk in Washington, DC (1980-90)
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- New Rose Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Scott Crawford
Scott Crawford
Michael Hampton
Jim Saah
Scott Crawford
Department Leadership Roster
Scott Crawford
Director
Scott Crawford
Writer
Scott Crawford
Producer
Jim Saah
Editor
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What is Salad Days: A Decade of Punk in Washington, DC (1980-90) about?
"Salad Days: A Decade of Punk in Washington, DC (1980-90)" examines the early DIY punk scene in the Nation's Capital. It was a decade when seminal bands like Bad Brains, Minor Threat, Government Issue, Scream, Void, Faith, Rites of Spring, Marginal Man, Fugazi, and others released their own records and booked their own shows-without major record label constraints or mainstream media scrutiny. Contextually, it was a cultural watershed that predated the alternative music explosion of the 1990s (and the industry's subsequent implosion). Thirty years later, DC's original DIY punk spirit serves as a reminder of the hopefulness of youth, the power of community and the strength of conviction.
Who directed Salad Days: A Decade of Punk in Washington, DC (1980-90)?
Salad Days: A Decade of Punk in Washington, DC (1980-90) was directed by Scott Crawford.
Who stars in Salad Days: A Decade of Punk in Washington, DC (1980-90)?
The principal cast of Salad Days: A Decade of Punk in Washington, DC (1980-90) includes Fred Armisen, Dave Grohl, Ian MacKaye, Thurston Moore, Henry Rollins.
When was Salad Days: A Decade of Punk in Washington, DC (1980-90) released and how long is it?
Salad Days: A Decade of Punk in Washington, DC (1980-90) was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Salad Days: A Decade of Punk in Washington, DC (1980-90)?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Salad Days: A Decade of Punk in Washington, DC (1980-90) was composed by Michael Hampton.