Punk Rock Bio-Doc ‘Harley Flanagan: Wired For Chaos’ Secures Worldwide Deal

Exclusive: Lightyear Entertainment has acquired worldwide rights to feature documentary Harley Flanagan: Wired For Chaos charting the tumultuous life and survival of the titular hardcore punk artist and Cro-Mags band founder.
The work, which premiered at Doc NYC last November and also played at Slamdance, explores how Flanagan’s defied the odds of childhood neglect and sexual abuse as well as drugs, violence and Ptsd.
Lightyear Entertainment will release the film theatrically in North America beginning June 20, 2025, followed by release to VOD, all leading digital platforms and the home entertainment marketplace.
The announcement was made by Arnie Holland, President, Lightyear Entertainment and Producer Laura Lee Flanagan on behalf of the film.
“A true original, Harley Flanagan has lived a hundred lives, and they’re all on screen in this incredibly affecting and powerful documentary,” said Holland. “Whether you’re a music fan or not, Wired For Chaos gives audiences front...
The work, which premiered at Doc NYC last November and also played at Slamdance, explores how Flanagan’s defied the odds of childhood neglect and sexual abuse as well as drugs, violence and Ptsd.
Lightyear Entertainment will release the film theatrically in North America beginning June 20, 2025, followed by release to VOD, all leading digital platforms and the home entertainment marketplace.
The announcement was made by Arnie Holland, President, Lightyear Entertainment and Producer Laura Lee Flanagan on behalf of the film.
“A true original, Harley Flanagan has lived a hundred lives, and they’re all on screen in this incredibly affecting and powerful documentary,” said Holland. “Whether you’re a music fan or not, Wired For Chaos gives audiences front...
- 3/31/2025
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
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