Harley Flanagan: Wired for Chaos (2025)
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.
Director: Rex Miller
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Harley Flanagan as Self |
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Flea as Self |
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Henry Rollins as Self |
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Roger Miret as Self |
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Keith Morris as Self |
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Michael Imperioli as Self |
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Matt Sera as Self |
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Jocko Willink as Self |
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Anthony Bourdain as Self (archive footage) |
| Directing | Rex Miller | Director |
| Production | Rex Miller | Producer |
| Production | Laura Lee Flanagan | Producer |
| Production | Elisabeth Haviland James | Producer |
| Editing | Elisabeth Haviland James | Editor |
| Camera | Rex Miller | Director of Photography |
| Sound | David Majzlin | Music |