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American Hardcore
American Hardcore

Movie·2006·1h 40m

American Hardcore

The History of American Punk Rock 1980-1986

Country

United States of America

Language

English

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// overview

The Story

Inspired by Steven Blush's book "American Hardcore: A tribal history" Paul Rachman's feature documentary debut is a chronicle of the underground hardcore punk years from 1979 to 1986. Interviews and rare live footage from artists such as Black Flag, Bad Brains, Minor Threat, SS Decontrol and the Dead Kennedys.

Producer

Paul Rachman, Steven Blush

Cinematography

Paul Rachman

Editor

Paul Rachman

Themes

musicianinterviewpunk rockmohawkfan cultureanthropologythrash metalcounter-culturehard rockobsessed fanarchive footagesubculture

Production House

Envision Films

Audience Score

69%

60 votes

Skip10%
Timepass24%
Go for it39%
Perfection27%

Where to watch

Region: US

Stream

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// cast

Cast

Henry Rollins

Henry Rollins

Self

Ian MacKaye

Ian MacKaye

Self

Lucky Lehrer

Self

Vic Bondi

Self

Joe Keithley

Joe Keithley

Self

Moby

Moby

Self

Springa

Springa

Self

Keith Morris

Keith Morris

Self

Hank Williams III

Self

Phil Anselmo

Phil Anselmo

Self

Paul 'H.R.' Hudson

Paul 'H.R.' Hudson

Self

Mike Patton

Self

// crew

Crew

Paul Rachman

Director, Director of Photography, Producer, Editor

Steven Blush

Writer, Producer, Screenplay

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