A Band Called Death
“This Band was Punk, before Punk was Punk”
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.
Where to watch A Band Called Death in United States
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Where is A Band Called Death streaming around the world?
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| United States | Criterion Channel | — |
| India | Tubi TV | — |
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| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
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About A Band Called Death
A Band Called Death is a 2013 English-language documentary and music film directed by Jeff Howlett and Mark Christopher Covino. The cast is led by Dannis Hackney, Bobby Hackney, David Hackney. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
A Band Called Death was produced by Picture Machine and Haven Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on June 27, 2013, and carries a NR certification. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Jeff Howlett, Mark Christopher Covino
- Release date
- June 27, 2013
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Picture Machine, Haven Entertainment
A Band Called Death cast & crew
A Band Called Death was directed by Jeff Howlett and Mark Christopher Covino.
The cast features Dannis Hackney as Self, Bobby Hackney as Self, David Hackney as Self (archive footage), Henry Rollins as Self, Elijah Wood as Self, and Kid Rock as Self.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Matthew Perniciaro and Kevin Mann.
Is A Band Called Death worth watching?
A Band Called Death holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 87 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.
At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary and music, A Band Called Death is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch A Band Called Death
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Cast of A Band Called Death
Dannis Hackney
Self
Bobby Hackney
Self
David Hackney
Self (archive footage)
Henry Rollins
Self
Elijah Wood
Self
Kid Rock
Self
Alice Cooper
Self
Mick Collins
Self
Mickey Leigh
Self
Robbie Duncan
Self
Questlove
Self
Vernon Reid
Self
A Band Called Death — FAQs
▸Where can I watch A Band Called Death in United States?
A Band Called Death is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is A Band Called Death on Criterion Channel?
Yes — A Band Called Death is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is A Band Called Death in?
A Band Called Death is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is A Band Called Death?
A Band Called Death runs 1 hours 36 minutes (96 minutes).
▸What is A Band Called Death rated?
A Band Called Death is rated NR. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 87 ratings.
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