# American Hardcore (2006)

> A raw oral history of American hardcore punk, powered by rare concert footage and firsthand accounts from the scene's defining musicians.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/9639

## Facts

- Runtime: 100 min
- Genres: Documentary, Music
- Director: Paul Rachman
- Cast: Henry Rollins, Ian MacKaye, Lucky Lehrer, Vic Bondi, Joe Keithley, Moby, Springa, Keith Morris
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0419434/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: confrontational, energetic, irreverent, music discovery, punk history viewing

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