Punk's Not Dead (2007 film)

Punk's Not Dead is a 2007 documentary film directed by Susan Dynner, an American hardcore punk fan.[1] The filmmakers claims to infiltrate American clubs, malls, recording studios, etc. where they set out to claim hardcore punk and pop punk music is "thriving" from an American perspective. Its content features performances largely from 1980s hardcore bands and MTV skate punk and pop punk/rock acts. It also includes various interviews and behind-the-scenes footage with the bands, labels and fans.

Punk's Not Dead
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySusan Dynner
Produced bySusan Dynner
Todd Traina
CinematographySusan Dynner
Markus G. Kaeppeli
Edited byPatrick Nelson Barnes
Distributed byVision Films
Release dates
  • July 27, 2007 (2007-07-27) (U.S. limited)
  • September 1, 2007 (2007-09-01) (Japan limited)
Running time
93 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Film festivals

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The film appeared in film festivals around the world for about a year prior to its theatrical release. Punk's Not Dead premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on June 23, 2006.[2] The film first public showing was at the Silverdocs AFI/Discovery Channel Documentary Festival in June 2006 and went on to screen at numerous others.[3] The following is a list of film festivals in 2006 where the film was shown.[3]

Appearances

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The following people appear in the documentary.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "The Filmmakers". Retrieved 2007-08-06.
  2. ^ "Videoblog caitlin Fest21.com films, festivals & digital community". Fest21.com. Archived from the original on 2007-07-09. Retrieved 2007-08-20.
  3. ^ a b "News Archive". Retrieved 2007-08-06.
  4. ^ "Punk's Not Dead (2007) - Full cast and crew". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 2007-08-20.
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