Punk the Capital: Building a Sound Movement
Synopsis
An in-depth exploration of a seminal moment in DC music history (circa 1976 to 1984) and the rise of harDCore. The film is made up of a mix of rare archive material, conversational interviews, and a collage editing style. Features early DC punk and hardcore bands like Bad Brains, Minor Threat, Slickee Boys, The Faith and more.
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Punk the Capital; Building a Sound Movement -Documentary TRAILER remastered- (D.C. punk / harDCore)
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-05-09
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- Director
- Paul Bishow, James June Schneider
- Original Title
- Punk the Capital: Building a Sound Movement
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- PTC International, Sphairos Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Bishow, James June Schneider
Sam Lavine, James June Schneider
James June Schneider
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Paul Bishow
Director
James June Schneider
Director
Sam Lavine
Editor
James June Schneider
Producer
James June Schneider
Editor
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Punk the Capital: Building a Sound Movement about?
An in-depth exploration of a seminal moment in DC music history (circa 1976 to 1984) and the rise of harDCore. The film is made up of a mix of rare archive material, conversational interviews, and a collage editing style. Features early DC punk and hardcore bands like Bad Brains, Minor Threat, Slickee Boys, The Faith and more.
Who directed Punk the Capital: Building a Sound Movement?
Punk the Capital: Building a Sound Movement was directed by Paul Bishow, James June Schneider.
Who stars in Punk the Capital: Building a Sound Movement?
The principal cast of Punk the Capital: Building a Sound Movement includes Cynthia Connolly, Dante Ferrando, Paul 'H.R.' Hudson, Darryl Jenifer, Kim Kane.
When was Punk the Capital: Building a Sound Movement released and how long is it?
Punk the Capital: Building a Sound Movement was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Punk the Capital: Building a Sound Movement?
Punk the Capital: Building a Sound Movement holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).