Instrument (1999)
Instrument (1999)
The band Fugazi is documented over a period of more than ten years (1987-1998) through performance footage and interviews with the band and their fans. Director Jem Cohen's relationship with band member Ian MacKaye extends back to the 1970s when the two met in high school in Washington, D.C.. The film takes its title from the Fugazi song of the same name, from their 1993 album, In on the Kill Taker. Editing of the film was done by both Cohen and the members of the band over the course of five years. It was shot from 1987 through 1998 on super 8, 16mm and video and is composed mainly of footage of concerts, interviews with the band members, practices, tours and time spent in the studio recording their 1995 album, Red Medicine. The film also includes portraits of fans as well as interviews with them at various Fugazi shows around the United States throughout the years.

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Cast

Ian MacKaye Ian MacKaye As: Self
Brendan Canty Brendan Canty As: Self
Joe Lally Joe Lally As: Self
Guy Picciotto Guy Picciotto As: Self
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The band Fugazi is documented over a period of more than ten years (1987-1998) through performance footage and interviews with the band and their fans. Director Jem Cohen's relationship with band member Ian MacKaye extends back to the 1970s when the two met in high school in Washington, D.C.. The film takes its title from the Fugazi song of the same name, from their 1993 album, In on the Kill Taker. Editing of the film was done by both Cohen and the members of the band over the course of five years. It was shot from 1987 through 1998 on super 8, 16mm and video and is composed mainly of footage of concerts, interviews with the band members, practices, tours and time spent in the studio recording their 1995 album, Red Medicine. The film also includes portraits of fans as well as interviews with them at various Fugazi shows around the United States throughout the years.


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Certification: NR

Details

Genres: Documentary, Music

Language: English

Release Date: 01 March 1999

Country: US

Runtime: 115m

Company Credits

Company: Dischord

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Cast

Directed By

Jem Cohen

Jem Cohen

Director

Writing Credits

Not currently known.

Production Crew

Not currently known.

Edited By

Costume and Makeup

Not currently known.

Sound

Joe Lally

Joe Lally

Original Music Composer

Ian MacKaye

Ian MacKaye

Original Music Composer

Brendan Canty

Brendan Canty

Original Music Composer

Guy Picciotto

Guy Picciotto

Original Music Composer

Visual Effects

Not currently known.

Camera

Jem Cohen

Jem Cohen

Director of Photography

Lighting

Not currently known.

Art Department

Not currently known.

Other Crew

Samuel M. Henriques

Samuel M. Henriques

Cinematography

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