Punk the Capital: Building a Sound Movement
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.
Punk the Capital: Building a Sound Movement (2019)
Paul Bishow
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United States of America
Ratings
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7.4/10
5 votes
Rating consensus
74/100 blend
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Warm reception overall — weighted ~74/100 across 1 rating source. The listed meters mostly agree.
Cast
Cynthia Connolly
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Dante Ferrando
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Paul 'H.R.' Hudson
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Darryl Jenifer
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Kim Kane
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Dr. Know
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Alec MacKaye
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Ian MacKaye
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Henry Rollins
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Howard Wuelfing
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Don Zientara
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Punk the Capital: Building a Sound Movement (2019)
Paul Bishow
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