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A Band Called Death

7.220131h 36mNRMovieDocumentaryMusic

Before Bad Brains, the Sex Pistols or even the Ramones, there was Death. Formed in the early '70s by three teenage brothers from Detroit, Death is credited as being the first black punk band, and the Hackney brothers, David, Bobby, and…

DirectorsMark Christopher Covino·Jeff Howlett
ProducersMark Christopher Covino·Jeff Howlett

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Cast · Directed by Mark Christopher Covino

DH
Dannis Hackney
Self
BH
Bobby Hackney
Self
DH
David Hackney
Self (archive footage)
HRHenry Rollins
Henry Rollins
Self
EWElijah Wood
Elijah Wood
Self
KRKid Rock
Kid Rock
Self
ACAlice Cooper
Alice Cooper
Self
MC
Mick Collins
Self
ML
Mickey Leigh
Self
RD
Robbie Duncan
Self
QQuestlove
Questlove
Self
VRVernon Reid
Vernon Reid
Self

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A Band Called Death is streaming on Foxtel Now, DocPlay and Beamafilm in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is A Band Called Death on Netflix?

No, A Band Called Death is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Foxtel Now and DocPlay.

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A Band Called Death isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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A Band Called Death is available on Foxtel Now and DocPlay in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.