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Dope, Hookers and Pavement (2020)

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

Genre : Documentary, Music

Runtime : 1H 53M

Director : Otto Buj

Synopsis

"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.

Actors

John Brannon
John Brannon
Ian MacKaye
Ian MacKaye
Rob Michaels
Rob Michaels
Corey Rusk
Corey Rusk
Tesco Vee
Tesco Vee

Crews

Otto Buj
Otto Buj
Director
Otto Buj
Otto Buj
Producer
Otto Buj
Otto Buj
Editor
Otto Buj
Otto Buj
Cinematography
Jarrod Ferris
Jarrod Ferris
Cinematography

Trailers and other movies

Dope, Hookers and Pavement: The Real and Imagined History of Detroit Hardcore - Trailer #1

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