Documentary, Music
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 It's unheard of for a feature film to focus on an outdated analog format like a cassette compilation but it is through the eyes of these individuals that a spotlight is shined onto those tumultuous times & what is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.
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IMDB 7.6 | Sep , 2000
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IMDB 8.1 | Sep , 2013
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IMDB 6.6 | Apr , 2016
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IMDB 8 | Mar , 2016
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IMDB 6.8 | Apr , 2008
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IMDB 7.5 | Mar , 1970
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IMDB 7.5 | Jun , 2021
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IMDB 6.6 | Oct , 1996
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IMDB 8 | May , 2022
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IMDB 0 | Feb , 2023
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IMDB 8 | Jan , 2021
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IMDB 7.2 | Mar , 1948
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