
N.Y.H.C.
Overview
N.Y.H.C. is the first feature-length documentary to explore the New York Hardcore music scene. Drawings its roots from punk rock, hardcore evolved into a dedicated, self-contained movement, unconcerned with success in the mainstream. The documentary follows seven bands in the summer of 1995, ranging from Bronx inner-city youth to Long Island suburbanites to Hare Krishna devotees. N.Y.H.C. is a surprisingly in-depth and non-exploitive look into a vital and often neglected music community.
Top Cast
Tim Cohen
Bass Guitarist, 108
Freddy Cricien
Lead Singer, Madball
Vic DiCara
Lead Guitarist, 108
Danny Diablo
Lead Singer, Crown of Thornz
Mike Dijan
Guitarist, Crown of Thornz
Mike Dixon
Lead Singer, No Redeeming Social Value
James Drescher
Lead Singer, Murphy's Law
Rob Fish
Lead Singer, 108
Kevin Gill
President, SFT Records
Rick Healey
Lead Singer, 25 ta Life
Matt Henderson
Guitar, Madball
John Joseph
Lead Singer, Cro-Mags
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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