I Belonged to the Blank Generation: Philly's Punk/New Wave Scene on Screen (Encore Edition)

Back by popular demand! After a hugely successful screening earlier this year, Jay Schwartz (of Secret Cinema) returns to Lightbox with an encore edition of I Belonged to the Blank Generation: Philly’s Early Punk/New Wave Scene on Screen. In addition to rare videos, the event will also include a slide show featuring rare images and first-hand stories about how he came to shoot intimate, close-up still photography of a sweaty and loud underground music scene. (These photos were showcased earlier this year in a gallery exhibition).

The centerpiece of the screening is Philadelphia Seen, Schwartz’s 25-minute documentary shot at Philly's Artemis nightclub, featuring very early footage of L.A. band X, storied WXPN DJ Lee Paris, and club owner David Carroll. Also shown will be Super 8 footage of the Cramps at the Hot Club, rock videos and TV appearances from early local bands, and more. The material shown will span…