Movie: Kill Your Idols

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Glenn Branca
Glenn Branca

Himself

Michael Gira
Michael Gira

Himself

Eugene Hutz
Eugene Hutz

Himself

Arto Lindsay
Arto Lindsay

Himself

Lydia Lunch
Lydia Lunch

Herself

Thurston Moore
Thurston Moore

Himself

Lee Ranaldo
Lee Ranaldo

Himself

Karen O
Karen O

Herself

Nick Zinner
Nick Zinner

Himself

Martin Rev
Martin Rev

Himself

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    A 2004 documentary on thirty years of alternative rock 'n roll in NYC.Documenting the history from the genuine authenticity of No Wave to the current generation of would be icons and true innovators seeing to represent New York City in the 21st century

  • Release Date

    2004-04-08

  • Average

    7.4

  • Rating:

    3.7 starts
  • Tagline

    New York No Wave and those who followed...

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  • Languages:

    English
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