Ian MacKaye

Actor

Ian MacKaye is primarily known as a musician and record label owner rather than an actor or director. He is a key figure in the punk rock and hardcore punk scenes. MacKaye co-founded the influential hardcore punk band Minor Threat, which is credited with laying the groundwork for the straight edge movement, a lifestyle marked by abstinence from alcohol, tobacco, and other recreational drugs. After Minor Threat disbanded, he formed Fugazi, a post-hardcore band that became known for its DIY ethic, innovative music, and political activism. MacKaye also co-founded Dischord Records, an independent label that has been integral in promoting Washington, D.C.'s punk scene. While his contributions to music and independent culture are substantial, he is not recognized for any acting roles or directorial work in film.

Films on Sooner

Punk the Capital: Building a Sound Movement

2019

90 mins

Documentary, Music, Dance, Theater

The first exploration of the incredible challenges that the punk subculture faced when it took root in the Nation’s Capital in the late 1970’s.