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Release Year1981
Runtime0h 37m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary, Music
Votes1
DirectorPaul Young
WritersPaul Young
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast9 credited
Also Known AsUrban Struggle: The Battle of the Cuckoo's Nest
About Urban Struggle: The Battle of the Cuckoo's Nest
Locals formed vigilante groups to fight it, Police used legal force to repress it, City officials wanted to ban it entirely. This never before released feature length documentary was filmed in the early 80's and exposes the punk rock scene that was going on at the infamous Cuckoo's Nest club owned by Jerry Roach.
Directed by Paul Young, Urban Struggle: The Battle of the Cuckoo's Nest leans on a strong ensemble — Pat Brown, Chuck Dukowski, Jack Grisham — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 1981.
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