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Bad Brains: A Band in DC (2012)

2012-06-06 · 1h 44m · EN
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Bad Brains are one of the most important and influential American bands still working today. They melded punk and reggae into an innovative style that has yet to be copied. Their impact and influence can be heard in groups like Beastie Boys, No Doubt, Nirvana, Jane's Addiction and countless more. Despite the troubles of an eccentric front man they have stayed together for 30 years without ever reaching the level of success so many think they deserve. Using rare archival footage and original comic illustrations the film re-constructs Bad Brains' rich and complicated history.

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Mandy SteinDirectorBen LoganDirector

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Michael DiamondMichael DiamondHimselfJulian CambridgeJulian CambridgeHimselfAnthony CounteyAnthony CounteyHimselfHarley FlanaganHarley FlanaganHimselfMichael FrantiMichael FrantiHimselfAdam HorovitzAdam HorovitzHimselfEarl HudsonEarl HudsonHimselfPaul 'H.R.' HudsonPaul 'H.R.' HudsonHimselfDarryl JeniferDarryl JeniferHimselfJohn JosephJohn JosephHimselfAnthony KiedisAnthony KiedisHimselfIan MacKayeIan MacKayeHimself

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What is Bad Brains: A Band in DC about?

Bad Brains are one of the most important and influential American bands still working today. They melded punk and reggae into an innovative style that has yet to be copied. Their impact and influence can be heard in groups like Beastie Boys, No Doubt, Nirvana, Jane's Addiction and countless more. Despite the troubles of an eccentric front man they have stayed together for 30 years without ever reaching the level of success so many think they deserve. Using rare archival footage and original comic illustrations the film re-constructs Bad Brains' rich and complicated history.

How long is Bad Brains: A Band in DC?

Bad Brains: A Band in DC has a runtime of 104 minutes.