Salad Days: A Decade of Punk in Washington, DC (1980-90)(2015)
Salad Days: A Decade of Punk in Washington, DC (1980-90) Synopsis
"Salad Days: A Decade of Punk in Washington, DC (1980-90)" examines the early DIY punk scene in the Nation's Capital. It was a decade when seminal bands like Bad Brains, Minor Threat, Government Issue, Scream, Void, Faith, Rites of Spring, Marginal Man, Fugazi, and others released their own records and booked their own shows-without major record label constraints or mainstream media scrutiny. Contextually, it was a cultural watershed that predated the alternative music explosion of the 1990s (and the industry's subsequent implosion). Thirty years later, DC's original DIY punk spirit serves as a reminder of the hopefulness of youth, the power of community and the strength of conviction.
Salad Days: A Decade of Punk in Washington, DC (1980-90) (2015) is a music and documentary film directed by Scott Crawford, released on April 11, 2015 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Fred Armisen, Dave Grohl, Ian MacKaye and Thurston Moore. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 25 ratings.
- Director:
- Scott Crawford
- Writers:
- Scott Crawford
- Producers:
- Scott Crawford
- Production:
- New Rose Films
- Status:
- Released
Salad Days: A Decade of Punk in Washington, DC (1980-90) (2015) Trailer
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Salad Days: A Decade of Punk in Washington, DC (1980-90) Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fred Armisen
as Self
Dave Grohl
as Self
Ian MacKaye
as Self
Thurston Moore
as Self
Henry Rollins
as Self
J. Mascis
as Self
George Pelecanos
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Scott Crawford, written by Scott Crawford, produced by Scott Crawford.
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Salad Days: A Decade of Punk in Washington, DC (1980-90) Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 25 ratings.
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Salad Days: A Decade of Punk in Washington, DC (1980-90) – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Salad Days: A Decade of Punk in Washington, DC (1980-90) online?
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Salad Days: A Decade of Punk in Washington, DC (1980-90) (2015) is available to stream on Philo, Fandor, Night Flight Plus, IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Salad Days: A Decade of Punk in Washington, DC (1980-90)?
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The main cast of Salad Days: A Decade of Punk in Washington, DC (1980-90) (2015) includes Fred Armisen, Dave Grohl, Ian MacKaye, Thurston Moore and Henry Rollins. The film was directed by Scott Crawford. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Salad Days: A Decade of Punk in Washington, DC (1980-90) released?
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Salad Days: A Decade of Punk in Washington, DC (1980-90) was released on April 11, 2015 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Salad Days: A Decade of Punk in Washington, DC (1980-90) worth watching?
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Salad Days: A Decade of Punk in Washington, DC (1980-90) (2015) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 25 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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