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Urban Struggle: The Battle of the Cuckoo's Nest(1981)
Status: Released
Date: 1981-06-01
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Time: 0h 37m
Overview:
Locals formed vigilante groups to fight it, Police used legal force to repress it, City officials wanted to ban it entirely. This never before released feature length documentary was filmed in the early 80's and exposes the punk rock scene that was going on at the infamous Cuckoo's Nest club owned by Jerry Roach.
Languages: English.
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United States of America
Movie: Urban Struggle: The Battle of the Cuckoo's Nest
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Chuck Dukowski
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Jack Grisham
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Keith Morris
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Mike Roche
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Henry Rollins
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