Bad Brains Band in DC," the first music documentary film about the American hardcore/punk band Bad Brains, has finally arrived in Japan. Here is the trailer.
Just to add, Bad Brains is an all-black band formed in 1978. The band is known for its legendary live shows that get audiences so fired up that they are banned from live music venues in Washington, D.C. The band has been active since its inception. The band has gone on hiatus, reunited, and changed members, but continues to perform live to this day.
Directed by Mandy Stein ("TOO TOUGH TO DIE"), who documented a Ramones tribute concert, the film follows the band on their 2007 tour. The film also features appearances by such well-known artists as the Beastie Boys, Foo Fighters, and Black Flag. The film also features 45 songs along with rare live footage from the 1980s provided by Paul Luckman, director of the documentary "American Hardcore," so it is definitely worth watching and listening to.
The film will be released in theaters nationwide on July 16.
Text_Jun Nakada
Bad Brains/Band in DC"
Late show at Shibuya HUMAX Cinema on July 16, 2016 (Sat) and other sequential releases throughout Japan.
2012/American film/104 min/Standard size
Original title: BAD BRAINS / A BAND IN DC © 2012 PLAIN JANE PRODUCTIONS
Courtesy of King Records
Distributor: Beads International / Advertising Cooperation: Disk Union
Directed by Mandy Stein, TOO TOUGH TO DIE, Benjamin Logan
Executive Producer: Allison Palmer
Production: Tyler Haby, Mandy Stein
Photography by Tyler Haby, The Devil and Daniel Johnston
Featuring BAD BRAINS (H.R., Dr. No, Daryl Jennifer, Earl Hudson), Henry Rollins (BLACK FLAG), Ian McKay (MINOR THREAT), BEASTIE BOYS (Mike Diamond, Adam Yauk, Adam Horowitz), Rick Ocasek (producer/THE CARS), Dave Grohl (FOO FIGHTERS), Lyle Pressler (MINOR THREAT), Anthony County (manager), John Joseph (CRO MAGS), Harley Flanagan (CRO MAGS), Jimmy Gestapo (MURPHY'S LAW), Anthony Keedis (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS), Don Letts (film director), Jerry Williams
