Rating: R
Genre:
Music [nf]
Theatrical Release: 09/22/2006(USA
Release Date: 02/20/2007
SubTitles: English/French/Espanol
Dubbed: English
Sound: DD5.0
Run Time: 100 Minutes
Flags: Profanity, Sexual Situations, Drug Content
Distributor/Studio: Sony Pictures
The lost subculture of America's rebellious,
Reagan-era
hardcore set is explored in filmmaker
Paul Rachman's cinematic adaptation of
Steven Blush's book. Disillusioned by politics, angered by greedy record labels, and bound together by a powerful antiestablishment sentiment, bands such as
Minor Threat,
Black Flag,
Dead Kennedys, and
Bad Brains paved the way for such later bands as
Nirvana and
Pearl Jam by fearlessly questioning -- and frequently mocking -- the status quo, and proving that you don't need radio play to reach an audience. Whether working for a real change or simply attempting to shake things up in the music scene, these bands gave a voice to the legions of youthful fans who felt their opinions had been neglected in mainstream society. In this
documentary, concert footage combines with interviews to offer a comprehensive look at the musical revolution that defined an era.
~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
