Dope, Hookers and Pavement(2020)

Dope, Hookers and Pavement Synopsis

"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.

Dope, Hookers and Pavement (2020) is a documentary and music film directed by Otto Buj, released on December 2, 2020 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars John Brannon, Ian MacKaye, Rob Michaels and Corey Rusk.