We Are Fugazi From Washington D.C.

Sunday, August 23 – 2pm
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Documentary • USA • 2023 • 96 Minutes
Directors: Joe Gross, Jeff Krulik, Joseph Pattisal
Cast: Fugazi

Created to commemorate the 20 years that have passed since DC-based post-hardcore band Fugazi’s last live appearance (November 4, 2002, at The Forum in London), We Are Fugazi from Washington, D.C. is a 96-minute movie comprising crowd sourced, fan recorded live shows and rare archive footage of Fugazi curated by Joe Gross, Joseph Pattisall and Jeff Krulik.

Explicitly billed as a nondocumentary (tHISiSNOTaFUGAZIdOCUMENTARY,) the film pays tribute to Fugazi’s prowess as a live act — for old fans to remember and for a new generation to discover what they missed. This unique archival assemblage celebrates the fans and their cameras, as much as the band itself — a collision/ collusion of the ephemeral moment on stage, and the moments captured on camera.

Nat’s Note: Fugazi say you’ll never be able to watch this at home. They also say not to give them any money for this screening—instead, donate a portion of the proceeds to a local charity. I chose Girls Rock! C-U.

Another punk rock documentary wanted me to raise $3,000 just to screen their film. Fugazi have always done things differently.

It’s not every day—or even every year—that a documentary about one of my top 10 all-time favorite bands comes along. So if you have even a passing interest in Fugazi (though really, who only has a passing interest in this band?), don’t miss this. It’s the next best thing to having been there.