Desolation Center (2018)

Name: Desolation Center
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 2018
Duration: 93 min
Rating: 9.3
Cast: Anthony Ausgang, Joe Baiza, Bob Bert, D. Boon, Jack Brewer

1h 33m United States of America

Documentary Music

Plot

Exploring the vibrant underground scene of Southern California during the Reagan years, this documentary uncovers the guerrilla punk and industrial events that laid the groundwork for iconic festivals like Burning Man, Lollapalooza, and Coachella. Through captivating interviews and rare performance clips, audiences are reintroduced to legendary acts such as Sonic Youth, Minutemen, Meat Puppets, Redd Kross, and Einstürzende Neubauten. The film highlights the raw energy and creativity of a movement that pushed artistic boundaries and redefined the music festival landscape.

Cast

Anthony Ausgang Joe Baiza Bob Bert D. Boon Jack Brewer Lisa Derrick Janet Housden Stephen A. Housden George Hurley Cris Kirkwood Curt Kirkwood Mario Lalli Bruce Licher David Markey Jeffrey McDonald