A Band Called Death

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2013, Movie, 1h 36min

Before Bad Brains, the Sex Pistols or even the Ramones, there was Death. Formed in the early '70s by three teenage brothers from Detroit, Death is credited as being the first black punk band, and the Hackney brothers, David, Bobby, and Dannis, are now considered pioneers in their field. But it wasn’t until recently — when a dusty 1974 demo tape made its way out of Bobby’s attic nearly 30 years after Death’s heyday — that anyone outside a small group of punk enthusiasts had even heard of them.

Country: United States

Directors:

Mark Christopher Covino,

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7.5

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6.0

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Critic Marjorie Baumgarten

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...a captivating story about family loyalty and little explored dimensions of black American culture.

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In the early 1970s, three teenage brothers from Detroit formed a band called Death, playing a unique blend of rock, funk, and punk music that was years ahead of its time. Despite their talent and dedication, the band struggled to find success, and their music was ultimately forgotten. Three decades later, a dusty demo tape was discovered, and the music of Death was rediscovered by a new generation. This documentary tells the incredible story of Death, a band that was ahead of its time and its impact on the music industry. With a strong focus on the brotherly bond between the band members and their personal struggles, A Band Called Death is a powerful tale of music, family, and perseverance.

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