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Punk the Capital: Building a Sound Movement

Punk the Capital: Building a Sound Movement

Paul Bishow, James June Schneider

2019

  • Documentary
  • Music
7.4

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.

Cast & crew

  • Paul BishowDirector
  • James June SchneiderDirector
  • Cynthia ConnollySelf
  • Dante FerrandoSelf
  • Paul 'H.R.' HudsonSelf
  • Darryl JeniferSelf
  • Kim KaneSelf
  • Dr. KnowSelf
  • Alec MacKayeSelf
  • Ian MacKayeSelf

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