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Dope, Hookers and Pavement
Dope, Hookers and Pavement
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Dope, Hookers and Pavement

2020
1h 53m
Documentary
Music

Status

Released

Release

2020

Runtime

1h 53m

Storyline

"A lively and unfiltered account of the early days of the Detroit hardcore punk scene."

"Dope, Hookers and Pavement" is a lively and unfiltered account of the early days of the Detroit hardcore punk scene, circa 1981-82, in the notorious Cass Corridor, arguably one of the worst neighbourhoods in the city at the time. Featuring over 70 in-depth interviews — including John Brannon (Negative Approach), Tesco Vee (Meatmen, Touch and Go), Ian MacKaye (Minor Threat, Dischord Records), pro skater Bill Danforth, scene kids, and members of the Necros, The Fix, Violent Apathy and Bored Youth — and never-before-seen Super8 footage of the Freezer, "Dope, Hookers and Pavement" is both hilarious and reflective, and an overdue record of a nearly invisible but magic little moment in the long history of Detroit rock'n'roll.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 53m
Dec 2, 2020
Languages
English
Director
Otto Buj
Production
Ottomule Fil Mproduktion
Ottomule Fil Mproduktion
Production Countries
Canada

Top Cast

6 Cast Members

John Brannon

Ian MacKaye

Ian MacKaye

Rob Michaels

Corey Rusk

Tesco Vee

Tesco Vee

Bill Danforth

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