CinemaOSMovie · 2007 · 2h 0m · NR
You Weren't There: A History of Chicago Punk 1977–1984
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Often overshadowed by the stars of the New York scene, Chicago punk gets its day in the limelight in this raw documentary that captures the noisemakers and tastemakers who left their mark at venues like La Mere Vipere and Oz.

Directed byChristina Tillman, Joe Losurdo

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 0m
Language
EN
Released
November 22, 2007

Featuring

Cast & crew

4 credited
Starring
Steve Albini

Steve Albini

Self

Vic Bondi

Self

Jeff Pezzati

Self

John Kezdy

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Christina Tillman
Joe Losurdo

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