A Band Called Death
"This Band was Punk, before Punk was Punk"
Originally released in 2013. A Band Called Death is a documentary/music film. directed by Jeff Howlett.
Starring Dannis Hackney, Bobby Hackney, and David Hackney
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 27, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (85 votes)
Box Office
$125
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $125
Production Companies
- Picture Machine
- Haven Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Band Called Death about?
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 t...
Who directed A Band Called Death?
A Band Called Death was directed by Jeff Howlett.
How long is A Band Called Death?
A Band Called Death has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was A Band Called Death released?
A Band Called Death was released on June 27, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Band Called Death?
The main cast of A Band Called Death includes Dannis Hackney, Bobby Hackney, David Hackney, Henry Rollins, Elijah Wood.