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Dope, Hookers and Pavement

Dope, Hookers and Pavement

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

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"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.

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Budget

$120000

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

113 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

02 December 2020

Country

Canada

Cast

John Brannon

John Brannon

Ian MacKaye

Ian MacKaye

Rob Michaels

Rob Michaels

Corey Rusk

Corey Rusk

Tesco Vee

Tesco Vee

Bill Danforth

Bill Danforth

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