First-Time Viewing

Punk the Capital: Building a Sound Movement

Release Date:June 29, 2019

Running Time:88 min

Genres:Documentary, Music

Directors

Cast

Cynthia Connolly Dante Ferrando Paul 'H.R.' Hudson Darryl Jenifer Kim Kane Dr. Know Alec MacKaye Ian MacKaye Henry Rollins Howard Wuelfing Don Zientara

Top billed cast (via TMDB).

Synopsis

An in-depth exploration of a seminal moment in DC music history (circa 1976 to 1984) and the rise of harDCore. The film is made up of a mix of rare archive material, conversational interviews, and a collage editing style. Features early DC punk and hardcore bands like Bad Brains, Minor Threat, Slickee Boys, The Faith and more.

Where to watch

Streaming