The film premiered at the Doc NYC on November 14, 2024,[2] and was released in the United States on June 20, 2025.
Premise
From a tumultuous Bronx upbringing, the movie chronicles Harley Flanagan's rise to punk stardom at 13, featuring raw NYC footage and interviews with icons like Flea and Ice-T, depicting his transformative journey.
Release
Harley Flanagan: Wired For Chaos first had its world premiere at the Doc NYC on November 14, 2024.[3] It also premiered at the Slamdance Film Festival on February 21, 2025.[4] On March 31, 2025, Lightyear Entertainment acquired the worldwide distribution rights to the film, and released the film theatrically in the United States on June 20, 2025.[5]
Reception
Critics praised the film for its portrayal of Flanagan's life.[6]
Michael Talbot-Haynes of Film Threat stated "Harley Flanagan: Wired For Chaos will be relished by anyone who has stared at an oncoming brick wall and laughed at it. It will flat-out amaze everyone else."[7]
The Hudsonian described the film as “a new and refreshing watch, with no filter every viewer is entitled to a raw, grunge-esc, and serendipitous experience” and commends the depth added by interviews with Flanagan’s friends, including Flea, Ice-T, Henry Rollins, members of the Bad Brains, and Jocko Willink.[8]
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