New Breed Documentary 1989

The story

The New Breed Documentary chronicles a cassette compilation put out by Freddy Alva & Chaka Malik in 1989. New York Hardcore was undergoing a transition at the end of the 80's & this generational shift was exemplified by the bands that were featured on the compilation.

The story of the tape is at heart the story of NYC & kids that grew up in it's five boroughs as well as related outposts in Long Island/Yonkers. A unique set of social/economic circumstances during the 70's & 80's forged the individuals that went on to make up the New York Hardcore scene. This full length documentary profiles band members/fanzine editors/record label heads & fans that made up this vibrant scene with narration by NYHC book author Tony Rettman. It's unheard of for a feature film to focus on an outdated analog format like a cassette compilation but it is through the eyes of these individuals that a spotlight is shined onto those tumultuous times & what is ultimately a tribute to a bygone era.

Cast

D Djinji BrownHimself J James DamonHimself K Kevin EganHimself A Andy GuidaHimself A Astoria LouHimself C Chaka MalikHimself A Adam NathansonHimself C Carl PorcaroHimself M Michael ScondottoHimself J Joe SongcoHimself D Dave SteinHimself G Gavin Van VlackHimself

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B Brendan WhiteHimself B Bill WilsonHimself C Chris WynneHimself T Tony RettmanNarrator S Sacha Jenkins