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DVD

American hardcore : the history of American punk rock 1980-1986

Call Number

  • DVD 781.66 A51244 (CEN)

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Edition

Widescreen version.

Languages

English soundtrack with optional English, French or Spanish subtitles.

Publication Information

Culver City, Calif. : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, 2007.

Physical Description

1 videodisc (ca. 100 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

MPAA rating: R, for pervasive language including sex and drug references.

Summary

Set against the conservative early 80s political landscape, this film chronicles the homegrown hardcore scene that was a swift kick in the head to corporate rock and mainstream complacency, as disaffected teens adopted the same collective credo--harder, faster, louder. Features live concert footage and interviews with people involved in the scene.

Notes

Inspired by the book "American hardcore: a tribal history" by Steven Blush.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2006.

Special features: Commentary with the filmmakers; deleted scenes; bonus performances; "In the pit" photo gallery.

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