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Punking Out (1978)

1978-09-26 · 25m · EN
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The film documents the beginning of the punk rock movement in New York City at CBGB's, a punk night club, and the lifestyle that revolves around this scene. It presents a sometimes shocking look at the attitudes and motivations behind the movement through interviews with outspoken club-goers and band members of the Ramones, Richard Hell and the Voidoids, and the Dead Boys.

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Juliusz KossakowskiDirectorFrederic ShoreDirectorMaggi CarsonDirector

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Stiv BatorsStiv BatorsHimselfCheetah ChromeCheetah ChromeHimselfRichard HellRichard HellHimselfHilly KristalHilly KristalHimselfLydia LunchLydia LunchHerselfDee Dee RamoneDee Dee RamoneHimselfJoey RamoneJoey RamoneHimselfJohnny RamoneJohnny RamoneHimselfHelen WheelsHelen WheelsHerself

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Punk rockPunk music

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Genre affinityDocumentaryTheme affinityPunk Rock · Punk MusicPacingShortDirector preference413710 · 938445 · 938446Actor preference295344 · 398731 · 398730Country preferenceUs

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Frequently asked questions about Punking Out

What is Punking Out about?

The film documents the beginning of the punk rock movement in New York City at CBGB's, a punk night club, and the lifestyle that revolves around this scene. It presents a sometimes shocking look at the attitudes and motivations behind the movement through interviews with outspoken club-goers and band members of the Ramones, Richard Hell and the Voidoids, and the Dead Boys.

How long is Punking Out?

Punking Out has a runtime of 25 minutes.