Dope, Hookers and Pavement: The Real and Imagined History of Detroit Hardcore

A lively and unfiltered account of the Detroit hardcore punk scene, circa 1981-82. Featuring over 70 interviews, it is a hilarious and reflective account of a nearly invisible, but magic little moment in the history of Detroit rock’n’roll.


A lively and unfiltered account of the Detroit hardcore punk scene, circa 1981-82. Featuring over 70 interviews, it is a hilarious and reflective account of a nearly invisible, but magic little moment in the history of Detroit rock’n’roll.

Director: Otto Buj
Writer: n/A
Stars: John Brannon / Ian MacKaye / Rob Michaels / Corey Rusk / Tesco Vee
Genre: Documentary
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