You Weren't There: A History of Chicago Punk 1977–1984 (2007)

Often overshadowed by the stars of the New York scene, Chicago punk gets its day in the limelight in this raw documentary that captures the noisemakers and tastemakers who left their mark at venues like La Mere Vipere and Oz.

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Steve Albini

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Vic Bondi

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Jeff Pezzati

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John Kezdy

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