Instrument
Mar 01, 1999 · 1h 55m
Director
Jem CohenOverview
The band Fugazi is documented over a period of more than ten years (1987-1998) through performance footage and interviews with the band and their fans. Director Jem Cohen's relationship with band member Ian MacKaye extends back to the 1970s when the two met in high school in Washington, D.C.. The film takes its title from the Fugazi song of the same name, from their 1993 album, In on the Kill Taker. Editing of the film was done by both Cohen and the members of the band over the course of five years. It was shot from 1987 through 1998 on super 8, 16mm and video and is composed mainly of footage of concerts, interviews with the band members, practices, tours and time spent in the studio recording their 1995 album, Red Medicine. The film also includes portraits of fans as well as interviews with them at various Fugazi shows around the United States throughout the years.
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What is Instrument about?
The band Fugazi is documented over a period of more than ten years (1987-1998) through performance footage and interviews with the band and their fans. Director Jem Cohen's relationship with band member Ian MacKaye extends back to the 1970s when the two met in high school in Washington, D.C.. The film takes its title from the Fugazi song of the same name, from their 1993 album, In on the Kill…
When was Instrument released?
Instrument was released on March 1, 1999.
Where can I watch Instrument?
Instrument is streaming on Philo, Night Flight Plus, Fandor Amazon Channel and DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel in the US. It is also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is Instrument?
Instrument runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
Who directed Instrument?
Instrument was directed by Jem Cohen.
Who is in the cast of Instrument?
The cast of Instrument includes Ian MacKaye (Self), Brendan Canty (Self), Joe Lally (Self) and Guy Picciotto (Self).
Is Instrument on Netflix?
No, Instrument is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on Philo, Night Flight Plus and Fandor Amazon Channel instead.