You Werent There A History of Chicago Punk 19771984 (2007)

You Werent There a History of Chicago Punk 19771984 is a documentary that looks back on the impact that the Punk movement had on the Windy City Though overlooked in the annals of Rock history compared to media centric LA NYC and London Chicago served as an important early supporter of the Punk movement in America You Werent There talks to the DJs musicians promoters artists and fans who were pivotal in creating the Chicago Punk scene It also showcases classic archival footage of great Chicago bands such as Effigies Naked Raygun Strike Under Articles of Faith as well as lesser known greats like Silver Abuse DA The Subverts Savage Beliefs Negative Element Rights of the Accused and many many more