CBGB

~50,000 bands and 1 disgusting bathroom.

Overview

A look at New York's dynamic punk rock scene through the lens of the ground-breaking Lower East Side club started by eccentric Hilly Kristal in 1973 which launched thousands of bands.

Genres

General Information

Release Date: 2013-10-11
Budget: $5000000
Revenue: $40400
Runtime: 101 min

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