American Hardcore is a documentary filmed by Paul Rachman. It is based on the book American Hardcore: A Tribal History by Steve Blush. It will be released on September 22, 2006 on a limited basis. The film features some early pioneers of the hardcore punk music scene including Black Flag, Bad Brains, Minor Threat, and SS Decontrol among others.

This documentary film takes a look at the birth and evolution of hardcore punk rock from 1979 to 1986. It shows underground footage and interviews of members of early pioneers in this genre of music. The film details how hardcore punk gave way to later bands such as inpulsive violence,gnar.