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The Punk Singer|Joan Jett

The Punk Singer

Joan Jett and Adam Horovitz
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Overview

Director Sini Anderson's documentary THE PUNK SINGER profiles musician and outspoken feminist Kathleen Hanna, who was one of the central figures in the riot grrrl movement as the leader of the band Bikini Kill. The filmmakers utilize a wealth of archival footage, as well as interviews with Hanna, to tell her story, and explain why she retreated from the spotlight.

Awards:

Main Cast & Crew:
Sini Anderson - Director
Joan Jett
Adam Horovitz
Ann Powers
Tami Hart
Becca Albee
Gloria Steinem
Kathryn Wilcox
Sara Marcus
Billy Karren
Corin Tucker

Details

    DVD Format
  • Format: DVD
  • Run Time: 81
  • UPC: 030306935393
  • Genre: DOCUMENTARY
  • Rating: Not Rated
  • Release Date: March 2014

Movie Reviews

Reviews:
"[The song] 'Ha Ha Ha' closes the film on a powerful, optimistic note. Hanna has a compelling story..." - 11/28/2013 A.V. Club


"[F]reshly rendered with lively interviews and concert video clips full of prickly, lo-fi energy..." New York Times


"Sini Anderson's razor-sharp documentary recalls the considerable influence of the 1990s riot grrrl movement and its most charismatic leader." - 11/27/2013 Variety


"PUNK SINGER has a terrific story to tell, not least about the fascinating contradictions in Hanna’s character..." - 12/12/2013 Chicago Sun-Times


3.5 stars out of 4 -- "[T]here is so much to be admired about Hanna. Plus…if you've never seen some of those songs performed…it's electrifying." - 12/13/2013 RogerEbert.com


"The second half of Hanna’s musical career -- Julie Ruin, Le Tigre -- is pop in the purest sense..." - 11/27/2013 Film Comment


4 stars out of 5 -- "Hanna’s fearless voice still commands attention." - 05/19/2014 Total Film

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