The film profiles the birth and growth of the punk rock DIY record label K Records, based in Olympia, Washington, featuring interviews with co-founders Calvin Johnson and Candice Pedersen, as well as over 20 K artists and peers. The documentary showcases performances by Beat Happening and features footage from the International Pop Underground Festival, including Fugazi, Beat Happening, Mecca Normal, and others.
The Shield Around the K
The film chronicles the formation and development of K Records, a pioneering punk rock label in Olympia, Washington, founded on principles of self-sufficiency and autonomy.
