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The sixth music documentary from acclaimed filmmaker Danny Garcia (Sad Vacation, Rolling Stone: Life and Death of Brian Jones) Special Edition: DVD Movie (including extra bonus material) + CD Soundtrack! "Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC" is the first-ever documentary about the renowned New York City nightclub Max's Kansas City (1965-1981), which had an indelible impact on the world of music, fashion, art, culture, and the creation of the New York City Punk Rock scene.
As legendary Alice Cooper puts it: "A million ideas we're launched back there," referring to the Max's Kansas City famous backroom, where everybody gravitated toward the pop art genius Andy Warhol, who held court there.
This first-ever film on Max's Kansas City features never-before-released footage, including footage of three of Warhol's superstars - Jayne County, Ruby Lynn Reyner and Penny Arcade.
DVD bonus features include the 7-minute feature titled "Survivors' Guide to 70s NYC w/ Neon Leon and Sonny Vincent," trailer and Spanish subtitles.
This deluxe version will also include an additional 50 minutes of deleted scenes, a soundtrack CD, poster and special slipcover.
- Features Alice Cooper, Jayne County, Billy Idol, Lenny Kaye, Steve Stevens, Elliott Murphy, Sylvain Sylvain, Penny Arcade, Alan Vega, H.R, Dr.
Know. - Performances by Sid Vicious, Testors, Elliott Murphy, Jayne County, Ruby and The Rednecks.
- Includes never-before-seen footage of Sid Vicious, Iggy & The Stooges, Testors and New York Dolls.
Illustrated with still photos and archive footage, it is meticulously researched and edited into a continuous seamless narrative.
And the music never stops. If you're into the history of early NY punk, Nightclubbing is a must-see.
_Daniel Garber, 'At the Movies' CIUT 89.5 English audio, spanish subtitles, not rated.
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