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American Hardcore

The History of American Punk Rock 1980-1986

6.8

1h 40m

2006

“The History of American Punk Rock 1980-1986”

Synopsis

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.

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Paul Rachman

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musicianinterviewpunk rockmohawkfan cultureanthropologythrash metalcounter-culturehard rockobsessed fanarchive footagesubculture

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Keith Morris

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