Desolation Center

"Desolation Center" tells the untold story of a series of underground punk and industrial events that took place in the California desert during the 1980s. These avant-garde gatherings, which featured performances by influential bands like Sonic Youth and Minutemen, would go on to inspire some of the biggest music festivals in the world, including Burning Man, Lollapalooza, and Coachella. Through interviews and rare footage, this documentary sheds light on a pivotal moment in music history that has largely been forgotten – until now.

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