From his harsh childhood in the burnt-out Lower East Side, musician Harley Flanagan burst onto the punk music scene at age 11 as drummer for his aunt’s band, the Stimulators. The founder of the Cro-Mags tells his incredible story, while interviews with hard rockers and icons like Flea, Ice-T, Henry Rollins, and Anthony Bourdain add insights. Featuring gritty footage of NYC’s downtown 1970s and ?80s music scene, this passionate film showcases Harley’s against-the-odds transformation from chaos to peace, driven by music, family, and personal growth.
Rex Miller
Director
Harley Flanagan
Self
Flea
Self
Henry Rollins
Self
Roger Miret
Self
Keith Morris
Self
Michael Imperioli
Self
Matt Sera
Self
Jocko Willink
Self
Anthony Bourdain
Self (archive footage)
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