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Harley Flanagan: Wired for Chaos

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Founder of the pioneering band Cro-Mags and a legend of the NYC Hardcore scene, Harley Flanagan is a punk rock icon who has defied the odds and come out the other side. But while his career has been a no-holds-barred ride, Wired for Chaos isn't just about the music, it's about a man forged in fire -- a survivor of neglect, sexual abuse, drugs, violence and PTSD -- who's lived to tell the tale. 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 Flea, Ice-T, Henry Rollins, Anthony Imperioli and surprise guests 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.
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Stephen C Real footage!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/20/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Rex Miller

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Harley Francis Flanagan

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Anthony Bourdain

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Henry Rollins

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Synopsis Founder of the pioneering band Cro-Mags and a legend of the NYC Hardcore scene, Harley Flanagan is a punk rock icon who has defied the odds and come out the other side. But while his career has been a no-holds-barred ride, Wired for Chaos isn't just about the music, it's about a man forged in fire -- a survivor of neglect, sexual abuse, drugs, violence and PTSD -- who's lived to tell the tale. 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 Flea, Ice-T, Henry Rollins, Anthony Imperioli and surprise guests 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.
Director
Rex Miller
Producer
Laura Lee Flanagan, Elisabeth Haviland James, Rex Miller
Distributor
Lightyear Entertainment
Genre
Documentary, Biography, Music
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 15, 2025, Limited