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1999 1h 55m EN

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6.9

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7.9

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★6.9TMDB · 28★7.9IMDB · 1,042

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Synopsis

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The band Fugazi is documented over a period of more than ten years (1987-1998) through performance footage and interviews with the band and their fans. Director Jem Cohen's relationship with band member Ian MacKaye extends back to the 1970s when the two met in high school in Washington, D.C.. The film takes its title from the Fugazi song of the same name, from their 1993 album, In on the Kill Taker. Editing of the film was done by both Cohen and the members of the band over the course of five years. It was shot from 1987 through 1998 on super 8, 16mm and video and is composed mainly of footage of concerts, interviews with the band members, practices, tours and time spent in the studio recording their 1995 album, Red Medicine. The film also includes portraits of fans as well as interviews with them at various Fugazi shows around the United States throughout the years.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Ian MacKaye
Self
Brendan Canty
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Joe Lally
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Guy Picciotto
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jem Cohen
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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27 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jem Cohen, shot by Jem Cohen. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Brendan Canty. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jem Cohen shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Ian MacKaye and Brendan Canty and Joe Lally carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0230334 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 28 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Jem Cohen directs. Jem Cohen behind the camera. Brendan Canty scores. Jem Cohen cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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127 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Jem Cohen, shot by Jem Cohen. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Brendan Canty. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Jem Cohen shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Ian MacKaye and Brendan Canty and Joe Lally carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0230334 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 28 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.