Legendary Seattle Punk’s The Funhouse - In ‘Razing The Bar’

Razing The Bar: A Documentary About Beloved Punk Live Music Venue The Funhousehttp://www.imdb.com/title/tt3286400/
“As with all things DIY, integrity is essential. The explicit endorsement of the Funhouse staff was a golden seal. And a sensible one—this is a self-made movie about a self-made venue that hosted self-made bands. More than that, it documents Seattle’s headlong rush into evolution and its equally powerful desire to maintain a legacy.”
—Jonathan Zwickel, City Arts Magazine RAZING THE BAR documents the development and eventual demolition of a well-loved fringe punk rock Seattle venue The Funhouse through interviews of employees, friends, and a multitude of local musicians. By going out on a limb and being uncompromising in his golden rule values, club owner Brian Foss cultivates a supportive and collaborative community where many marginalized and outcast performers can finally call home. When faced with the news that a developer is going to turn this punk outpost into a mixed-use condo development, the community struggles with the basis of urban gentrification, loss of employment and whether they’ll ever find the same sense of selfless support, unfettered creative inspiration and family in another location. 
Directed by Ryan WorsleyWritten by Laura Dean, Kris Kristensen, and Ryan WorsleyFeaturing: Brian Foss, Cyndi Foss, Kurt Bloch (The Fastbacks), Rachel Ratner (Wimps), Billy Bullock (Mea Culpa, Glenn or Glennda?), Joetta Velasquez (Throttle Rockets - Rat City Roller Girls), Jessica Young, Holly Pfeiffer, Beau Binek, Don Hales, Rebecca Cowen Hernandez, and a cast of hundreds!

A Pool Food Production
Runtime: 80 Minutes
Country: USA
Genres: Documentary l Biography l Music l News



 RAZING THE BAR World Theatrical Premiere at The Columbia City Theater in Seattle, WA - Sunday, June 15, 2014with Live Bands for a Very Special Night!https://www.facebook.com/events/568215449952193/
Razing The Bar, a documentary about beloved club The Funhouse is showing for the first time in Seattle! Following the screening (80 minutes) we'll have a party featuring some of the bands in the movie. Doors will be at 7 p.m.. Seating will be limited and first come first served, so be sure to get there early! (4916 Rainier Avenue South)
RAZING THE BAR will be playing a full week at The Grand Illusion in Seattle, WAFriday, July 11 through July 17, 2014with bands, special guests, and surprises each night!