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Instrument

  • 19991999
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  • 1h 55m
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Instrument (1999)
  • Documentary
A collaboration between filmmaker Jem Cohen and the Washington D.C. band Fugazi, covering the 10 year period of 1987-1996. Far from a traditional documentary, this is a musical document; a p... Read allA collaboration between filmmaker Jem Cohen and the Washington D.C. band Fugazi, covering the 10 year period of 1987-1996. Far from a traditional documentary, this is a musical document; a portrait of musicians at work. The project mixes sync-sound, 16mm.A collaboration between filmmaker Jem Cohen and the Washington D.C. band Fugazi, covering the 10 year period of 1987-1996. Far from a traditional documentary, this is a musical document; a portrait of musicians at work. The project mixes sync-sound, 16mm.
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  • Director
    • Jem Cohen
  • Stars
    • Brendan Canty
    • Joe Lally
    • Ian MacKaye
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    • Jem Cohen
  • Stars
    • Brendan Canty
    • Joe Lally
    • Ian MacKaye
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    Brendan Canty
    • Self (Fugazi)as Self (Fugazi)
    Joe Lally
    • Self (Fugazi)as Self (Fugazi)
    Ian MacKaye
    Ian MacKaye
    • Self (Fugazi)as Self (Fugazi)
    Guy Picciotto
    • Self (Fugazi)as Self (Fugazi)
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      During the "ticket line, Trenton, New Jersey" scene, the year is incorrectly listed as 1991. This was filmed in 1993.
    • Connections
      Referenced in El fulgor (2002)

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    10/10
    Superb.
    An amazing documentary chronicling an amazing band. I hope that fifty years from now, this film is used as reference in a musical and even a sociological sense. Color and b+w both fit well here. The music is arresting and intense, the imagery fits the music and the pace. Anyone who likes well made documentaries should see this. Throughout the film, there are quick sketches of people in line that coincide with pieces of music. This is my favorite part. This might be hard to find, but keep an eye out for it.
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    • Apr 14, 2000

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    • Release date
      • March 1, 1999 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Dischord.com
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Also known as
      • INSTRUMENT フガジ:インストゥルメント
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      1 hour 55 minutes

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