From his harsh childhood in the burnt-out Lower East Side, musician Harley Flanagan burst onto the punk music scene at age 11 as drummer for his aunt’s band, the Stimulators. The founder of the Cro-Mags tells his incredible story, while interviews with hard rockers and icons like Flea, Ice-T, Henry Rollins, and Anthony Bourdain add insights. Featuring gritty footage of NYC’s downtown 1970s and ?80s music scene, this passionate film showcases Harley’s against-the-odds transformation from chaos to peace, driven by music, family, and personal growth.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| HHarley FlanaganSelf | Self |
 FleaSelf | Self |
 Henry RollinsSelf | Self |
 Roger MiretSelf | Self |
 Keith MorrisSelf | Self |
 Michael ImperioliSelf | Self |
| MMatt SeraSelf | Self |
 Jocko WillinkSelf | Self |
 Anthony BourdainSelf (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |
 Brooke SmithSelf | Self |