PUNK THE CAPITAL: BUILDING A SOUND MOVEMENT
Dir. James June Schneider & Paul Bishow, 2019
In English

A historic document of the formation of the punk scene in Washington D.C. from 1976 to 1983. An unexpected crucible of the DIY punk aesthetic, that burned bright as a local scene and then exploded across the country.

A film about of the musicians, scene-makers, artists, and record labels; who all went forth and helped to define (and document) what we call punk, and hardcore in the USA.

Featuring the stories of bands such as Bad Brains, Minor Threat, Slickee Boys, Void, Faith, Rites of Spring, and Half Japanese. And highlighting the personalities on the scene such as Henry Rollins, Ian MacKaye, HR (Bad Brains), Jello Biafra, Cynthia Connolly, and many more.