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You Weren't There: A History of Chicago Punk 1977–1984

You Weren't There: A History of Chicago Punk 1977–1984

NR 2007 · 120 min · Music, Documentary

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 by Joe Losurdo

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You Weren't There: A History of Chicago Punk 1977–1984

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