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Instrument

6.9(28)19991h 55m2

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 1970s when the two met in high school in Washington, D.C.. The film takes its title from the Fugazi song of the same name, from their 1993 album, In on the Kill Taker. Editing of the film was done by both Cohen and the members of the band over the course of five years. It was shot from 1987 through 1998 on super 8, 16mm and video and is composed mainly of footage of concerts, interviews with the band members, practices, tours and time spent in the studio recording their 1995 album, Red Medicine. The film also includes portraits of fans as well as interviews with them at various Fugazi shows around the United States throughout the years.

  • TMDB

    6.9/10

    28 votes

Status
Released
Budget
Box office
Language
English
  • concert
  • rock 'n' roll
  • rock star
  • independence
  • musical
  • punk rock
  • punk band

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Still from InstrumentStill from Instrument

Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • TheatricalNR1 Mar 1999
    • PhysicalVHS29 Mar 1999
    • TheatricalNR1 Jun 1999
    • Theatrical (limited)NR18 Jun 1999
    • TheatricalNR1 Nov 2001
    • PhysicalDVD13 Nov 2001
  • FranceFR

    • PremiereL'Étrange Festival13 Sept 2017
  • JapanJP

    • Theatrical17 Mar 2018
  • RussiaRU

    • PremiereMessage to Man International Film Festival20 Sept 2018
  • SpainES

    • PremiereIN-EDIT Barcelona International Music Documentary Film Festival8 Dec 2003

Frequently asked questions

When was Instrument released?
Instrument was released on 1 March 1999.
Where can I watch Instrument online?
Instrument is available on Philo, Criterion Channel, Night Flight Plus, Fandor Amazon Channel, DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
Is there a Hindi trailer for Instrument?
No verified Hindi trailer for Instrument is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
What is the rating of Instrument?
Instrument holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 28 votes.
Who directed Instrument?
Instrument (1999) was directed by Jem Cohen.
How long is Instrument?
Instrument runs for 1h 55m.

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