When punk rock erupted in Washington DC, it was a mighty and electrifying convergence of powerful music, enduring friendships, and clear, passionate minds. This groundbreaking film is the first to thoroughly explore the incredible challenges and obstacles that this intense subculture faced when it took root in the Nation’s Capital in the late 1970s. Featuring influential musicians such as Bad Brains, Henry Rollins, and Ian & Alec MacKaye, this film dives deep into the innovative ideas and raw sounds that emerged from this transformative and culturally significant music scene.

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