New Breed Documentary 1989
2016•1h 9m•Released
DocumentaryMusic
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 It's unheard of for a feature film to focus on an outdated analog format like a cassette compilation but it is through the eyes of these individuals that a spotlight is shined onto those tumultuous times & what is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.
Director
John Woods
Languages
English
Studio
Wardance Production
Cast
Djinji Brown
Himself
James Damon
Himself
Kevin Egan
Himself
Andy Guida
Himself
Astoria Lou
Himself
Chaka Malik
Himself
Adam Nathanson
Himself
Carl Porcaro
Himself
Michael Scondotto
Himself
Joe Songco
Himself
Dave Stein
Himself
Gavin Van Vlack
Himself
Brendan White
Himself
Bill Wilson
Himself
Chris Wynne
Himself
Production
Company
Wardance Production
Producer
Freddy Alva
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