Common American Crow

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.

Runtime

1h 40m

Director

Paul Rachman

Cast

Henry Rollins, Mike Patton, Ian MacKaye

The Los Angeles punk music scene circa 1980 is the focus of this film. With Alice Bag Band, Black Flag, Catholic Discipline, Circle Jerks, Fear, Germs, and X.

Runtime

1h 40m

Director

Penelope Spheeris

Cast

Eugene Tatu, Alice Bag, Claude Bessy

A 2004 documentary on thirty years of alternative rock 'n roll in NYC.Documenting the history from the genuine authenticity of No Wave to the current generation of would be icons and true innovators seeing to represent New York City in the 21st century

Runtime

1h 15m

Director

Scott Crary

Cast

Glenn Branca, Michael Gira, Eugene Hutz

On the edge of the 30th anniversary of punk rock, Punk's Not Dead takes you into the sweaty underground clubs, backyard parties, recording studios, shopping malls and stadiums where punk rock music and culture continue to thrive.

Runtime

1h 33m

Director

Susan Dynner

Cast

Henry Rollins, Billie Joe Armstrong, Tim Armstrong

A visual documentary of Einstürzende Neubauten, the German underground band, by Japanese cult director Sogo Ishii, made during their 1985 tour of Japan. The band makes an elaborate and remarkably choreographed appearance in the ruins of an old ironworks which was scheduled for demolition; footage of same was incorporated into the movie...

Runtime

58m

Director

Gakuryu Ishii

Cast

Mark Chung, N.U. Unruh, Alexander Hacke