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American Hardcore

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2006 · 100 min Documentary Music
6.8 / 10 · TMDB

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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Year 2006
Country United States of America
Genre Documentary, Music
Director Paul Rachman
Runtime 100 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.8/10 (59 votes)

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Director Paul Rachman constructs the narrative as a relentless, pummeling musical assault, relying on the raw conviction of its subjects and the visceral power of unearthed live footage. The film explores this history not as a relic, but as a vital, breathing manifesto of discontent.

What lingers after the final chord is the echo of a seismic cultural shift. This is a direct feed from the epicenter of youth rebellion, presented with urgency rather than nostalgia. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Paul Rachman

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