Released:
2016-03-30

Overview:
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 It's unheard of for a feature film to focus on an outdated analog format like a cassette compilation but it is through the eyes of these individuals that a spotlight is shined onto those tumultuous times & what is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.

Director:
John Woods

Runtime:
1h 9min

Genre:
Documentary, Music

• Cast:
• 
  Djinji Brown
  as
  Himself
• 
  James Damon
  as
  Himself
• 
  Kevin Egan
  as
  Himself
• 
  Andy Guida
  as
  Himself
• 
  Astoria Lou
  as
  Himself