Synopsis
CBGB tells the story of Hilly Kristal and his New York club from its conceit as a venue for Country, Bluegrass and Blues (CBGB) to what it ultimately became: the birthplace of underground rock 'n' roll and punk. When Kristal had difficulty booking country bands in his club on the Bowery, he opened his doors to other kinds of rock music. Kristal had one demand of the acts he booked: they could only play original music. No top 40's, no covers. It was the credo he lived by - support the artist at whatever the cost. Hilly Kristal ironically became known as the godfather of punk, giving a chance to such bands as Blondie, Television, Ramones, Talking Heads, Dead Boys and The Police.
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Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | October 11th, 2013 (Limited) by XLrator Media |
| Video Release: | December 31st, 2013 by Arc/Xlrator |
| MPAA Rating: | R for language throughout, some sexual content, drug use, and a scene of
violence. (Rating bulletin 2281, 7/17/2013) |
| Running Time: | 81 minutes |
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| Keywords: | Rock 'n' Roll, Ensemble, Punk Rock, Early / Simultaneous Video-on-Demand release |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Unclaimed Freight |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |