Bad Brains: A Band in DC
Synopsis
Bad Brains are one of the most important and influential American bands still working today. They melded punk and reggae into an innovative style that has yet to be copied. Their impact and influence can be heard in groups like Beastie Boys, No Doubt, Nirvana, Jane's Addiction and countless more. Despite the troubles of an eccentric front man they have stayed together for 30 years without ever reaching the level of success so many think they deserve. Using rare archival footage and original comic illustrations the film re-constructs Bad Brains' rich and complicated history.
Bad Brains: A Band in DC (2012) is a 1h 44min documentary feature film by Ben Logan. Bad Brains are one of the most important and influential American bands still working today.
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Festival History
- Seattle International Film Festival 2012 generic
- SXSW Film Festival 2012 generic
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | United States | June 6, 2012 |
Full credits
| Director | Ben Logan, Mandy Stein, Benjamen Logan |
| Cast | Julian Cambridge (Self), Anthony Countey (Self), Michael Diamond (Self), Harley Flanagan (Self), Michael Franti (Self), Adam Horovitz (Self), Earl Hudson (Self), Paul 'H.R.' Hudson (Self), Darryl Jenifer (Self), John Joseph (Self), Anthony Kiedis (Self), Ian MacKaye (Self), Ric Ocasek (Self), Henry Rollins (Self), Adam Yauch (Self), Dave Grohl (Self), Dr. Know (Self) |
| Producer | Mandy Stein, Tyler Hubby |
Identifiers & sources
| IMDb | tt2243163 |
| TMDB | 106343 |
Additional data: TMDB.
