New Breed Documentary 1989

The New Breed Documentary chronicles a cassette compilation put out by Freddy Alva Chaka Malik in 1989 New York Hardcore was undergoing a transition at the end of the 80s this generational shift was exemplified by the bands that were featured on the compilationThe story of the tape is at heart the story of NYC kids that grew up in its five boroughs as well as related outposts in Long IslandYonkers A unique set of socialeconomic circumstances during the 70s 80s forged the individuals that went on to make up the New York Hardcore scene This full length documentary profiles band membersfanzine editorsrecord label heads fans that made up this vibrant scene with narration by NYHC book author Tony Rettman Its unheard of for a feature film to focus on an outdated analog format like a cassette compilation but it is through the eyes of these individuals that a spotlight is shined onto those tumultuous times what is ultimately a tribute to a bygone era