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American Hardcore (2006)

R · 2006-09-22 · 1h 40m · EN
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The History of American Punk Rock 1980-1986

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 RachmanDirectorSteven BlushWriter

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Henry RollinsHenry RollinshimselfMike PattonMike PattonhimselfIan MacKayeIan MacKayehimselfLucky LehrerLucky LehrerhimselfVic BondiVic BondihimselfJoe KeithleyJoe KeithleyhimselfMobyMobyhimselfSpringaSpringahimselfKeith MorrisKeith MorrishimselfHank Williams IIIHank Williams IIIHimselfPhil AnselmoPhil AnselmoHimselfPaul 'H.R.' HudsonPaul 'H.R.' HudsonHimself

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MusicianPhilosophyPunkAnthropologyMetalPunk rockMusic styleThrash metal

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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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