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6.919991h 55mNRMovieDocumentaryMusic

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…

DirectorJem Cohen

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Cast · Directed by Jem Cohen

IMIan MacKaye
Ian MacKaye
Self
BC
Brendan Canty
Self
JLJoe Lally
Joe Lally
Self
GPGuy Picciotto
Guy Picciotto
Self

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Instrument is streaming on Philo, Night Flight Plus and Fandor in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

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Instrument is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV in United States.