EVENT CAPSULE REPORTER/CHYRON: 8th Annual Tribeca Film Festival - 'Burning Down The House' Premiere

EVENT CAPSULE REPORTER/CHYRON: 8th Annual Tribeca Film Festival - 'Burning Down The House' Premiere

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, History, Performing Arts

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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Victoria Sagonis introduces the premiere of 'Burning Down the House', a documentary about CBGB, a legendary venue that played a pivotal role in the punk rock movement. The video discusses the origins of punk at CBGB, highlighting bands like the Ramones and Blondie. It also touches on the cultural impact of CBGB and the sadness of losing such venues to commercialization. The video concludes with a reflection on the venue's legacy.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was instrumental in allowing punk bands to start playing at CBGB's?

Blondie

The Ramones

Hilly

Victoria Sagonis

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following bands is NOT mentioned as having emerged from CBGB's?

The Ramones

The Beatles

The Talking Heads

Blondie

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the cultural concern mentioned regarding the closure of CBGB's?

Rise of new music genres

More concerts in the city

Increase in punk bands

Loss of a historic music venue

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which band is NOT listed as an early hardcore band that played at CBGB's?

The Cro-Mags

Murphy's Law

Agnostic Front

Nirvana

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common item associated with CBGB's that people recognize?

CBGB's posters

CBGB's hats

CBGB's mugs

CBT shirts

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