American Hardcore

Sep 22, 2006

1h 40m

★ 6.8

The History of American Punk Rock 1980-1986

Overview

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.

Genres

Documentary

Music

Production Companies

Envision Films

American Hardcore Trailers

Cast

Self

Henry Rollins

Self

Ian MacKaye

Self

Lucky Lehrer

Self

Vic Bondi

Self

Joe Keithley

Self

Moby

Self

Springa

Self

Keith Morris

Self

Hank Williams III

Self

Phil Anselmo

Self

Paul 'H.R.' Hudson

Self

Mike Patton

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