Brendan White

The New Breed Documentary chronicles a cassette compilation put out by Freddy Alva & Chaka Malik in 1989. New York Hardcore was undergoing a transition at the end of the 80's & this generational shift was exemplified by the bands that were featured on the compilation.The story of the tape is at heart the story of NYC & kids that grew up in it's five boroughs as well as related outposts in Long Island/Yonkers. A unique set of social/economic circumstances during the 70's & 80's forged the individuals that went on to make up the New York Hardcore scene. This full length documentary profiles band members/fanzine editors/record label heads & fans that made up this vibrant scene with narration by NYHC book author Tony Rettman. It's unheard of for a feature film to focus on an outdated analog format like a cassette compilation but it is through the eyes of these individuals that a spotlight is shined onto those tumultuous times & what is ultimately a tribute to a bygone era.

New York City, 1863. Antes de la ciudad que conocemos hoy, llena de riqueza, poder y sueños infinitos, New York era un lugar diferente, una ciudad naciente donde el deseo por una vida mejor enfurecía a su gente y generaba violencia en las calles. Mientras la superviviencia del país se debatía en la Guerra Civil, un vasto y peligroso grupo de personas crecía en el bajo mundo. Pero en la joven y naciente ciudad, llegaba el momento de luchar contra los despiadados, contra la intolerancia y el miedo. Había llegado el momento del extraordinario valor de aquellos que impulsaron al borde de la lucha la libertad de futuras generaciones.