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American Hardcore (2006)

Movie ★ 6.9 100 min

Documentary Music

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.

Steven Blush Writer Paul Rachman Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 22, 2006
Runtime
100 min
Rating
R
IMDb
tt0419434
Language
Studio
Envision Films

Themes

Cast

Henry Rollins Henry Rollins Self Ian MacKaye Ian MacKaye Self Lucky Lehrer Self Vic Bondi Self Joe Keithley Joe Keithley Self Moby Moby Self Springa Springa Self Keith Morris Keith Morris Self Hank Williams III Self Phil Anselmo Phil Anselmo Self Paul 'H.R.' Hudson Paul 'H.R.' Hudson Self Mike Patton Self

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Frequently asked questions

What is American Hardcore about?
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.
Who directed American Hardcore?
American Hardcore was directed by Paul Rachman.
Who stars in American Hardcore?
American Hardcore stars Henry Rollins, Ian MacKaye, Lucky Lehrer, Vic Bondi.
When was American Hardcore released?
American Hardcore is a 2006 documentary, music film.
Where can I watch American Hardcore?
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