Punk the Capital: Building a Sound Movement
DocumentaryMusic
Overview
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.
Paul Bishow Director
James June Schneider Director
Top Billed Cast
Cynthia Connolly
Self
Dante Ferrando
Self
Paul 'H.R.' Hudson
Self
Darryl Jenifer
Self
Kim Kane
Self
Dr. Know
Self
Alec MacKaye
Self
Ian MacKaye
Self
Henry Rollins
Self
Howard Wuelfing
Self
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