American Hardcore
“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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Cast
12 people
Henry Rollins
Self
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Ian MacKaye
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Lucky Lehrer
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Vic Bondi
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Joe Keithley
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Moby
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Springa
Self
Keith Morris
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Hank Williams III
Self
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Phil Anselmo
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Paul 'H.R.' Hudson
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Mike Patton
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Paul Rachman Director · Steven Blush Screenplay
United States release September 22, 2006 · Produced in United States · Production Sony Pictures Classics
Production
Envision Films
Production
Sony Pictures Classics
Studio
United States
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Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United States · September 22, 2006
Theatrical
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