Edge is a documentary about straight edge in the past, present and in the future.
Twenty-eight years after Minor Threat released the song ‘Straight Edge’, a vibrant global counterculture had developed under this name. Straight Edge is a lifestyle that rejects alcohol, tobacco, other drugs and promiscuous sex. The scene originated in the US punk and hardcore scenes of the 1980s. People have a variety of reasons for living straight edge, ranging from negative drug experiences and health concerns to political motivations.
The documentary EDGE provides a detailed picture of the straight edge scene, past, present and future. Ian MacKaye (Minor Threat/Fugazi), Karl Buechner (Earth Crisis) and Ray Cappo (Youth of Today/Shelter) discuss the movement’s development over the years and share their personal experiences. However, EDGE not only presents the views of these icons on straight edge, but also those of nine other interviewees living in different US cities, who were asked to talk about their everyday experiences.
Festivals
Milano Film Festival 2010, Mission Underground Film Festival 2009, Radar International Film Festival 2009, Raw Cut Film Festival 2009
84 Minutes, 16:9, English
