The Germs, Bad Brains, Black Flag, DOA and others dump gas on smouldering rage and alienation in America's suburbs, igniting a blazing form of punk so extreme they call it hardcore which, in turn, inspires a DIY culture and network that spans cities and bands across the continent and comes to define the genre.

Starring:

Joan Jett , Iggy Pop , Jello Biafra , Harley Flanagan , Bob Gruen , Debbie Harry , John Holmstrom , Penelope Houston , John Lydon , Legs McNeil , Keith Morris , Marky Ramone , Penelope Spheeris , Chris Stein , Vinnie Stigma

Genre:

Documentary, Music