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The Blank Generation - Birth of Punk (1976)

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Directed byAmos Poe
CastBlondie (III), David Byrne, Wayne County, Jay Dee Daugherty and Chris Frantz
Theatrical ReleaseNovember 30, 1975
Video ReleaseSeptember 11, 2001
Running Time55 minutes
MPAA RatingNR (Not Rated)
UPC Code022891432234
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About The Blank Generation - Birth of Punk

Blank Generation is a 1976 film from Amos Poe and Ivan Kral, shot at CBGB's, which defines the birth of NYC Punk & New Wave and is considered a cult classic due to its cutting-edge style and live pre-record performances from Blondie, The Patti Smith Group, Talking Heads, Wayne County, Johnny Thunders & the Heartbreakers with Richard Hell, & Television (post-Hell). Also features footage from the Ramones with punk icon, the late Joey Ramone!

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Average user review: 4.0 (1 reviews)

rating: 4 QuoteThe Blank GenerationQuote
The bad audio dubbing, lousy sound and grainy, amateurish camerawork all play perfectly into the hands of a music scene brimming with the freshness of the DIY aesthetic. A must see classic doc. October 12, 2002

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