Paul Bishow

Punk the Capital: Building a Sound Movement

James June Schneider, Paul Bishow

Cynthia Connolly, Dante Ferrando

An in-depth exploration of a seminal moment in DC music history (circa 1976 to 1984) and the rise of harDCore. The film is made up of a mix of rare archive material, conversational interviews, and a collage editing style. Features early DC punk and hardcore bands like Bad Brains, Minor Threat, Slickee Boys, The Faith and more.