Cast: Ian MacKaye

Direction Paul Rachman

Cast Joe Keithley · Keith Morris · Mike Watt · David Markey

Synopsis American Hardcore (2006) delves into the often overlooked early 1980s hardcore punk rock movement, which laid the groundwork for much of the subsequent rock music and culture. Bands like Nirvana, Beastie Boys, and Red Hot Chili Peppers owe their existence...

Direction Lance Bangs

Cast Steve Albini · Todd Brashear · Ian MacKaye

Direction Sarah Price

Cast Suzi Gardner · Donita Sparks · Jennifer Finch · Dee Plakas

Synopsis L7: Pretend We're Dead (2016) takes viewers on an intimate, real-time voyage through the highs and lows of the trailblazing feminist icons of American grunge punk, L7. The documentary chronicles their ascent to fame, their eventual decline, and their eventual...

Direction Julia Nash

Cast Steve Albini · Paul Barker · Jello Biafra · Patrick Codenys

Synopsis Industrial Accident: The Story of Wax Trax! Records (2018) chronicles the journey of two visionaries who, in the 1980s, led a group of misfits through the underground music scene, inadvertently revolutionizing the industry. This documentary delves into the transformative impact...

Direction Scott Crawford

Cast Ian MacKaye · Henry Rollins · Dave Grohl · Thurston Moore

Synopsis Salad Days (2014) delves into the vibrant and influential early punk movement in Washington, DC, spanning the years 1980 to 1990. This documentary explores a pivotal era when groundbreaking bands such as Bad Brains, Minor Threat, Government Issue, Scream, Void,...

Direction Kevin Kerslake

Cast Billie Joe Armstrong · Rodney Bingenheimer · Bill Curbishley · Miley Cyrus

Synopsis Bad Reputation (2018) delves into the life and career of iconic rock musician Joan Jett, offering an intimate look at her journey from her early days in the music industry to her enduring legacy as a trailblazer. The film explores...

Direction Zack Taylor · Georg Petzold · Seth Smoot

Cast Damien Jurado · Ian MacKaye · Thurston Moore · Lou Ottens

Synopsis Cassette: A Documentary Mixtape (2016) delves into the enduring legacy of the cassette tape, as inventor Lou Ottens explores his personal history to understand the tape's persistent appeal. Alongside Lou, renowned rock musicians such as Henry Rollins, Thurston Moore, and...

Direction Dave Grohl

Cast Jennifer Finch · Tony Kanal · Flea · Lars Ulrich

Synopsis What Drives Us (2021) is a captivating documentary helmed by Dave Grohl, serving as a heartfelt tribute to the exclusive realm of rock and roll and a beacon of inspiration for aspiring musicians everywhere. Grohl, along with legends like Ringo...

Direction Paul Bishow · James Schneider

Cast Cynthia Connolly · Dante Ferrando · Skip Groff · H.R.

Synopsis Punk the Capital: Building a Sound Movement (2019) delves into the enduring impact of a pivotal music genre, examining the reasons behind its global resonance and influence. The documentary investigates how the distinctive sounds and revolutionary ideas from this era...

Direction Ben Logan · Mandy Stein

Cast Henry Rollins · Ian MacKaye · Ric Ocasek · Dave Grohl

Synopsis Bad Brains: A Band in DC (2012) delves into the story of one of America's most pivotal and enduring bands. The documentary explores how the group seamlessly blended punk and reggae, creating a unique sound that has left an indelible...

Direction Jason Blackmore

Cast Cynthia Connolly · Page Hamilton · Ian MacKaye · Roger Miret

Synopsis Records Collecting Dust II (2018) follows the return of Jason Blackmore and his team, who this time venture to the East Coast of the United States to explore the themes and underlying questions with punk musicians in the region. The...

Direction Robin Bell

Cast Ian MacKaye · Jello Biafra · Kathleen Hanna

Synopsis Positive Force: More Than A Witness. 30 Years Of Punk Politics In Action (2011) chronicles the journey of the punk activist collective that surfaced in 1985, following the dissolution of Revolution Summer. This documentary, directed by Robin Bell, masterfully blends...

Direction Corbett Redford

Cast Billie Joe Armstrong · Iggy Pop · Miranda July · Silas Howard

Synopsis Turn It Around: The Story of East Bay Punk (2017) delves into the vibrant punk music scene of the California Bay Area, chronicling over three decades of its evolution. The film zeroes in on the pivotal role played by Berkeley's...

Direction Brendan Toller

Cast Glenn Branca · Noam Chomsky · Thurston Moore · Ian MacKaye

Synopsis I Need That Record! The Death (or Possible Survival) of the Independent Record Store (2008) delves into the challenges faced by independent music retailers in the United States over the past ten years, with over 3,000 stores shutting down. The...

Direction Heather Rose Dominic

Cast Michael Azerrad · Sonic Boom · Timothy Brock · Gerard Cosloy

Synopsis The Shield Around the K (2000) delves into the origins and expansion of the influential punk rock DIY record label, K Records, situated in Olympia, Washington. The documentary explores the label's unique approach to the music industry and its significant...

Direction Wes Orshoski

Cast David Vanian · Captain Sensible · Fred Armisen · Jello Biafra

Synopsis The Damned: Don't You Wish That We Were Dead (2015) chronicles the journey of the groundbreaking English punk rock group, The Damned, from their formation in 1976 through to their enduring legacy in 2015. The film delves into the band's...

Direction James Lathos

Cast Mark Andersen · Yana Chupenko · Anthony Countey · Cro-Mags

Synopsis HR Finding Joseph I (2016) is an in-depth feature documentary that explores the unconventional life and challenges faced by punk rock reggae artist, Paul "HR" Hudson, also known by his stage name, Joseph I. The film delves into the journey...