

“50,000 bands and 1 disgusting bathroom.”
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.

Alan Rickman
Hilly Kristal
Lead
Rupert Grint
Cheetah Chrome

Malin Åkerman
Debbie Harry

Johnny Galecki
Terry Ork

Stana Katic
Genya Ravan

Ashley Greene
Lisa Kristal

Justin Bartha
Stiv Bators

Ryan Hurst
Mad Mountain
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Randall Miller's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. CBGB is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”