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American Hardcore

American Hardcore

The History of American Punk Rock 1980-1986

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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.

Directed by Paul Rachman
Written by Steven Blush
Produced by Steven Blush, Paul Rachman
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Henry Rollins

Henry Rollins

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Ian MacKaye

Ian MacKaye

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Lucky Lehrer

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Vic Bondi

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Joe Keithley

Joe Keithley

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Moby

Moby

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Springa

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Keith Morris

Keith Morris

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Hank Williams III

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Phil Anselmo

Phil Anselmo

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Themes & Keywords

musicianinterviewpunk rockmohawkfan cultureanthropologythrash metalcounter-culturehard rockobsessed fanarchive footagesubculturemusic historyalternative rockunderground musichardcore punkskinheadsobssesive fanmusic documentaryartistic revolutionartistic legacymosh pitslam dancingverbal history

About American Hardcore

American Hardcore is a documentary, music film released in 2006 exploring themes of musician, interview, punk rock, mohawk, fan culture, anthropology. Directed by Paul Rachman, it stars Henry Rollins, Ian MacKaye, Lucky Lehrer. 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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