Source: Ox Fanzine, #170
The original language is given in [] in front of the title ([]=English, []=German)
[] Punk (2019)
Featuring original interviews with America’s punk pioneers and the U.K.’s most notorious bands, alongside a seamless blend of rare and unseen photos, gritty archival film and video, a crackling soundtrack of punk hits and misses, this documentary series explores the music, the fashion, the art and the DIY attitude of a subculture of self-described misfits and outcasts.
| Poster |  |
| Genres | Documentary, Music |
| Type | TV Series |
| Stars | Iggy Pop, Henry Rollins, John Lydon |
| Links | IMDb - Rotten Tomatoes - TMDB |
[] Punk Rock Vegan Movie (2023)
The ongoing relationship between the worlds of punk rock and animal rights and how the music became a breeding ground for vegan activism.
| Poster |  |
| First Released | 2023 (United States) |
| Genres | Documentary, Music |
| Director, Writer | Moby |
| Stars | Julie Mintz, Pearline Young, Junia Daily |
| Links | IMDb - TMDB - YouTube |
[] Punk’s Not Dead (2007)
On the edge of the 30th anniversary of punk rock, Punk’s Not Dead takes you into the sweaty underground clubs, backyard parties, recording studios, shopping malls and stadiums where punk rock music and culture continue to thrive.
| Poster |  |
| First Released | 2007 (United States) |
| Genres | Documentary, Music |
| Director | Susan Dynner |
| Stars | Craig Aaronson, Colin Abrahall, Adri |
| Links | IMDb - Rotten Tomatoes - TMDB |
[] Punk in London (1977)
A visual record of London punk life in the late '70s, filled with never-before-seen live concert footage and commentary from the Clash, the Jam, X-Ray Spex and the Electric Chairs.
| Poster |  |
| First Released | 1977 (Germany) |
| Genres | Documentary, Music |
| Director, Writer | Wolfgang Büld |
| Stars | Gaye Advert, Jack Airport, Arturo Bassick |
| Links | IMDb - Rotten Tomatoes - TMDB |
[] Brass Tacks Punk Documentary (1977)
Brass Tacks was a current affairs programme shown on BBC2 between 1977 and 1988. On this episode called Punk Rock, broadcast on 3rd August 1977, it focuses on the Manchester Punk scene, bands and its iconic club, The Electric Circus.
| Poster |  |
| First Released | 1977 (United Kingdom) |
| Genres | Music, Documentary |
| Links | TMDB - YouTube |
[] Rude Boy (1980)
Rude Boy is a semi-documentary, part character study, part ‘rockumentary’, featuring a British punk band, The Clash. The script includes the story of a fictional fan juxtposed with actual public events of the day, including political demonstrations and Clash concerts.
| Poster |  |
| First Released | 1980 (United States) |
| Genres | Drama, Music, Documentary, Musical |
| Directors | Jack Hazan, David Mingay |
| Writers | Ray Gange, David Mingay |
| Stars | Ray Gange, Joe Strummer, Mick Jones |
| Links | IMDb - Rotten Tomatoes - TMDB |
[] Pistol (2022)
The story of a band of spotty, noisy, working-class kids with “no future,” who shook the boring, corrupt Establishment to its core, threatened to bring down the government and changed music and culture forever.
| Poster |  |
| Genres | Drama, Biography, Music |
| Type | Miniseries |
| Creator | Craig Pearce |
| Stars | Toby Wallace, Anson Boon, Sydney Chandler |
| Links | IMDb - Rotten Tomatoes - TMDB |
[] Punk the Capital: Building a Sound Movement (2019)
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.
| Poster |  |
| First Released | 2019 (United States) |
| Genres | Documentary, Music |
| Directors | James June Schneider, Paul Bishow |
| Stars | Cynthia Connolly, Dante Ferrando, Skip Groff |
| Links | IMDb - Rotten Tomatoes - TMDB |
[] Ignore Heroes - The True Sounds of Liberty
A film about the inception, the 1983 destruction, and the reformation of the American punk band T.S.O.L.
| Poster |  |
| Genres | Documentary |
| Director, Writer | Jack Grisham |
| Stars | Ron Emory, Jack Grisham, Greg Kuehn |
| Links | IMDb - TMDB |
[] The Godfathers of Hardcore (2018)
Documentary following Roger Miret and Vinnie Stigma of the band, Agnostic Front who played a key role in defining, shaping and establishing the sound and cultural code of conduct for the still-thriving movement. Unlike the dozens of bands that have come and gone, Agnostic Front is still going strong.
| Poster |  |
| First Released | 2018 (United States) |
| Genres | Documentary, Music |
| Director | Ian McFarland |
| Writers | Tony Fernandez, Ian McFarland |
| Stars | Roger Miret, Vinnie Stigma, Agnostic Front |
| Links | IMDb - Rotten Tomatoes - TMDB |
[] Under The Influence: New York Hardcore
From Noisey: We go from the streets of the Lower East Side all the way to South Korea to examine one of the most distinctive genres to sprout from the concrete of New York City: hardcore. Along the way, we’ll meet with everyone from tattoo shop owners to chefs to government workers—all of whom have been inspired by the teachings at musical meccas like CBGB’s and A7 and found ways to apply the lessons learned from the scene to their own lives. Join us—as well as members of Agnostic Front, Title Fight, Youth of Today, Incendiary, and more—as we explore a world living under the influence of New York Hardcore.
| Poster |  |
| Genres | Documentary, Music |
| Links | TMDB - YouTube |
[] Classic Albums: Nirvana - Nevermind (2005)
Nirvana’s groundbreaking 1991 album NEVERMIND raised the Seattle trio to the status of Godhead, forever changing the face of the pop music market. “Here we are now, entertain us” may have come and gone as a catch-phrase, but as an insight into a generation’s bitterly restless tide, it ranks right up there with “I can’t get no satisfaction.” Part of the CLASSIC ALBUMS series, this release sheds new light on the production and legacy of NEVERMIND through revealing interviews with industry insiders. With unprecedented openness, remaining band members Krist Novoselic and Dave Grohl discuss the production of individual songs, and tell amusing anecdotes about the band’s financial struggles just before making it big. In addition, NEVERMIND producer Butch Vig invites viewers into his studio, where he dissects and examines each of the album’s tracks. By isolating, examining, and reassembling each instrument and vocal track, Vig is able to recreate the manner in which the album was produced.
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| First Released | 2005 (United States) |
| Genres | Documentary, Music |
| Director | Bob Smeaton |
| Links | ARTE (german link) - TMDB |
[] Auswärtsspiel - Die Toten Hosen in Ost-Berlin (2022)
Shortly after their formation in Easter 1982, the Düsseldorf punk band “Die Toten Hosen” lead the Stasi around by the nose: the musicians Campino, Andi, Breiti, Kuddel and Trini give a secret concert in a church, in the middle of what was then East Germany. In “Auswärtsspiel - Die Toten Hosen in Ost-Berlin” this unique event is now comprehensively told for the first time.
| Poster |  |
| First Released | 2022 (Germany) |
| Genres | Documentary, Music |
| Director, Writer | Martin Groß |
| Stars | Andi, Alfred Biolek, Michael Boehlke |
| Links | IMDb - TMDB |
[] Hardcore und Punk Reportage (1992)
Swiss youths give an insight into their hardcore and punk scene. In addition to performances by national and international bands such as Fugazi and Profax, there are discussions about vegetarianism, straight edge, the DIY idea and consumer criticism.
| Links | Youtube |
[] 9 Leben (2011)
Several street children in Berlin talk about their daily life, referring not only to drug addiction and physical/traumatic injuries, but also to their talents and dreams.
| Poster |  |
| First Released | 2011 (Germany) |
| Genres | Documentary |
| Director, Writer | Maria Speth |
| Links | IMDb - Rotten Tomatoes - TMDB |
[] Oi! Warning (1999)
A young man gets caught up in a conflict between his friends, a skinhead and a gay anarchist.
| Poster |  |
| First Released | 1999 (United States) |
| Genres | Drama |
| Directors, Screenplay | Dominik Reding, Ben Reding |
| Writers | Ben Reding, Dominik Reding |
| Stars | Sascha Backhaus, Simon Goerts, Sandra Borgmann |
| Links | IMDb - Rotten Tomatoes - TMDB |
South Central and East Los Angeles punk scene
It’s missing The Decline of Western Civilization (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Decline_of_Western_Civilization), pretty well known documentary of the early LA scene. The whole thing is a bit of a mess but it does a good job capturing vibe of of the scene there back then. Some of those interviews are wild.
I’d maybe add Turn It Around: The Story of East Bay Punk (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turn_It_Around:_The_Story_of_East_Bay_Punk) for those interested in the punk scene that came about in the Bay Area (e.g. 924 Gilman Street).
Pretty good list.
I’d add A State of Mind to it
Don’t forget about American Hardcore (2006).
