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Afro-punk

Title
Afro-punk/ directed by James Spooner.
Publication
Chatsworth, CA : Image Entertainment, [2006]

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Moving imageUse in library Sc Visual DVD-1555Schomburg Center - Moving Image & Recorded Sound

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Additional Authors
  • Kelly, Kira
  • Spooner, James
  • Mitchell, Moe
  • Tamar-kali
  • Jones, Mariko
  • Davis, Matt, 1977-2003
  • Bad Brains (Musical group)
  • Cipher (Musical group)
  • Ten Grand (Musical group)
  • Afro-Punk Films (Firm)
  • Image Entertainment (Firm)
Description
1 videodisc (67 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences; 4 3/4 in.
Summary
Afro-Punk explores race identity within the punk rock scene. The film looks at the lives of four African Americans who have dedicated themselves to the punk rock lifestyle. They find themselves in conflicting situations, living the dual life of a Black person in a mostly White community. Afro-Punk features excerpts of performances by Bad Brains, Tamar Kali, Cipher, and Ten Grand. The film also contains exclusive interviews by members of Fishbone, 247- spyz, Dead Kennedys, Candiria, Orange 9mm and TV on the Radio, and others.
Alternative Title
Afropunk
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Subculture films.
  • Documentary films.
  • Nonfiction films.
  • Feature films.
Note
  • Originally issued as a motion picture in 2003.
  • Special features: deleted scenes, director's commentary, additional interviews, interview with the director, live performances, theatrical trailer.
Credits (note)
  • Screenwriter, James Spooner ; producer, James Spooner ; Cinematographers, James Spooner, Kira Kelly ; editor, James Spooner ; Afro-Punk Films.
System Details (note)
  • DVD, region 1; Dolby Digital 2.0 surround, NTSC.
Language (note)
  • In English, with optional Spanish or French subtitles.
Call Number
Sc Visual DVD-1555
LCCN
014381322323
OCLC
75543374
Title
Afro-punk/ directed by James Spooner.
Imprint
Chatsworth, CA : Image Entertainment, [2006]
Country of Producing Entity
United States.
Type of Content
two-dimensional moving image
Type of Medium
video
Type of Carrier
videodisc
System Details
DVD, region 1; Dolby Digital 2.0 surround, NTSC.
Credits
Screenwriter, James Spooner ; producer, James Spooner ; Cinematographers, James Spooner, Kira Kelly ; editor, James Spooner ; Afro-Punk Films.
Performer
Featuring interviews with: Moe Mitchell, Tamar-kali Brown, Mariko Jones, Matt Davis ; excerpts of performances by Bad Brains, Tamar-kaii, Cipher, Ten Grand.
Language
In English, with optional Spanish or French subtitles.
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Added Author
Kelly, Kira, cinematographer.
Spooner, James, director, screenwriter, producer.
Mitchell, Moe, interviewee (expression)
Tamar-kali, interviewee (expression)
Jones, Mariko, interviewee (expression)
Davis, Matt, 1977-2003, interviewee (expression)
Bad Brains (Musical group)
Cipher (Musical group)
Ten Grand (Musical group)
Afro-Punk Films (Firm)
Image Entertainment (Firm)
Other Standard Identifier
014381322323
Publisher No.
JOS3223DVD Image Entertainment
Research Call Number
Sc Visual DVD-1555
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