American Hardcore (film)
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| American Hardcore | |
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 The movie poster for American Hardcore. |
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| Directed by | Paul Rachman |
| Produced by | Steven Blush Paul Rachman |
| Written by | Steven Blush |
| Starring | Various musicians, entertainment executives, etc. |
| Distributed by | Sony Pictures |
| Release date(s) | September 22, 2006 |
| Language | English |
| IMDb profile | |
American Hardcore is a documentary directed by Paul Rachman and written by Steven Blush. It is based on the book American Hardcore: A Tribal History also written by Steve Blush. It was released on September 22, 2006 on a limited basis. The film features some early pioneers of the hardcore punk music scene including Black Flag, Bad Brains, Minor Threat, The Minutemen, SS Decontrol, and others. It was released on DVD by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment on February 20, 2007.
[edit] Plot
This documentary film addresses the birth and evolution of hardcore punk rock from 1979 to 1986. The documentary boasts extensive underground footage shot during the height of the hardcore movement, as well as exclusive interviews with early hardcore punk music artists from bands such as Black Flag, Minor Threat, and many more.
[edit] Interviewees
Interviewees include:
- Jonathan Anastas
- Brian Baker
- Vic Bondi
- Brandon Cruz
- Mike Dean
- Greg Ginn
- Flea
- Jack Grisham
- H.R.
- Joe Keithley
- Ian MacKaye
- Moby
- Reed Mullin
- Springa
- Keith Morris
- Phil Anselmo
- Kira Roessler
- Henry Rollins
- Dave Smalley
- Mike Watt
[edit] Links
- Official Movie Site
- An Interview with director Paul Rachman
- American Hardcore Reviews at Metacritic.com
- American Hardcore interview - small WORLD Podcast 2006
- Interview with Paul Rachman and Steven Blush with Tony DuShane on Drinks with Tony
