

Documentary · Music
Overview
From London's 1970 mod scene to Sonic Youth, punk music has always been about attitude and anarchy. This comprehensive rockumentary traces the roots of punk, from The Velvet Underground and the New York Dolls to the Sex Pistols and The Clash.
Top Cast


K.K. Barrett
K.K. Barrett
Self
K.K. Barrett
Self
Roberta Bayley
Roberta Bayley
Self
Roberta Bayley
Self


Jello Biafra
Jello Biafra
Self
Jello Biafra
Self


Glenn Branca
Glenn Branca
Self
Glenn Branca
Self


John Cale
John Cale
Self
John Cale
Self


John Cooper Clarke
John Cooper Clarke
Self - Punk Poet
John Cooper Clarke
Self - Punk Poet
Bob Gruen
Bob Gruen
Self
Bob Gruen
Self


Mary Harron
Mary Harron
Self
Mary Harron
Self


John Holmstrom
John Holmstrom
Self
John Holmstrom
Self


Chrissie Hynde
Chrissie Hynde
Self
Chrissie Hynde
Self
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