Harley Flanagan: Wired for Chaos (2025)

6.0/10 • 99 min • Documentary Music

Overview

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.

Cast

Flea

Henry Rollins

Roger Miret

Keith Morris

Michael Imperioli

Jocko Willink

Anthony Bourdain

Self (archive footage)

Brooke Smith

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