Oil Capital Underground traces Tulsa's punk and thrash underground, where DIY bands defied conservative culture from 1978-1995.

Oil Capital Underground explores Tulsa's underground punk, new wave, and thrash scenes from the late 1970s through the mid-1990s. Set against the backdrop of a deeply conservative city once dubbed the 'Oil Capital of the World,' the film highlights bands like Los Reactors, NOTA, Pitbulls On Crack, Bunnies of Doom, Baby M, Brother Inferior, and Tex Montana's Green Party as they carved out their own space in defiance of the mainstream. Through DIY recordings and relentless touring, these artists built a vibrant subculture from the ground up. Featuring rare live footage, archival flyers and photographs, and candid interviews with musicians, promoters, and club owners, the documentary captures the energy, challenges, and cultural tensions that defined Tulsa's alternative music underground.

Media

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Bonus Materials

• Wild 'Outtake' Video Reel
• Producer/Director Commentary by Bryan Crain
• Behind the Scenes Photo Gallery

 

Cast & Crew

Actors:

•       George Anthony
•       Mike Armstrong
•       David Cantrell
•       Joe Danger
•       Chris Dunn
•       Dennis Dusenberg
•       David Fallis
•       Jason Ferguson
•       Jo Foster
•       Kelly Franklin- Self-Perverted Clown
•       Martin Halstead
•       Bruce Hendrickson
•       Brandon Holder
•       Dru Johnson
•       Jeff Klein
•       Stacy Lane
•       Dale Lawton
•       Anthony Lookout
•       Chad Malone
•       Tex Monatana
•       Keith Morris
•       Khaled Rahhal
•       Steve Ray
•       Daniel Riffe
•       Roger Scott
•       Greg Sewell
•       Brian Simmons
•       Davit Souders
•       Charlotte Tanner
•       David Taube
•       Sarah Wagner
•       Bryan Ward
•       Morgan Waska- Self - Cross-dressing Son
•       Terry Waska -Self/Self - Cross-dressing Dad
•       Andy Williams

Director: Bryan Crain

Additional Details

Label: VCIINDIE

Genre: Documentary

Language: English

Run Time: 126 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 09/22/26

UPC: 089859886225