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The original language is given in [brackets] in front of the title ([]=English,[]=German)Check out the post “Punks on Film - [Resources]” for more Punk-related films! (I’ve made sure none of the films listed here are already included in that post.)
[]The Runaways (2010)Joan Jett and Cherie Currie, two rebellious teenagers from Southern California, become the frontwomen for The Runaways – the now-legendary group that paved the way for future generations of female rockers. Under the Svengali-like influence of impresario Kim Fowley, the band becomes a huge success.
Poster First released 2010 (United States) Genres Music, Drama, History, Biography Director, Screenplay Floria Sigismondi Writers Floria Sigismondi, Cherie Currie Stars Kristen Stewart, Dakota Fanning, Michael Shannon Links IMDb - Rotten Tomatoes - TMDB
[]Bad Reputation (2018)The life and career of rock n’ roll icon Joan Jett from her early years ripping it up onstage as the founder and backbone of hard-rock legends The Runaways, to her long time collaboration with Kenny Laguna as Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, and her enduring presence in pop culture as a rock pioneer and mentor. With her inimitable singles “I Love Rock n Roll,” and “Bad Reputation” Joan Jett inspired a generation of young women to rock.
Poster First released 2018 (United States) Genres Documentary, Music, Biography Director Kevin Kerslake Screenplay Joel Marcus Writer Joel Marcus Stars Joan Jett, David Bowie, Evelyn McDonnell Links IMDb - Rotten Tomatoes - TMDB
[]The Go-Go’s (2020)As the first all-female band to play their instruments, write their songs and have a No. 1 album, The Go-Go’s made history. Underpinned by candid testimonies, this film chronicles the meteoric rise to fame of a band born in the LA punk scene who became a pop phenomenon.
Poster First released 2020 (United States) Genres Documentary, Music Director Alison Ellwood Stars The Go-Go’s, Charlotte Caffey, Elissa Bello Links IMDb - Rotten Tomatoes - TMDB
[]Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits (2018)The hitherto overlooked story of one of British music’s most influential and game-changing bands.
Poster First released 2017 (United Kingdom) Genres Documentary, Music Director, Writer William E. Badgley Stars Tessa Pollitt, Sid Vicious, Billy Idol Links IMDb - Rotten Tomatoes - TMDB
[]L7: Pretend We’re Dead (2017)A real time journey witnessing the rise, fall, and ultimate redemption of the fierce feminist pioneers of American grunge punk: L7.
Poster First released 2017 (Australia) Genres Documentary, Music Director Sarah Price Stars L7, Donita Sparks, Demetra Plakas Links IMDb - Rotten Tomatoes - TMDB
[]Not Bad for a Girl (1995)A documentary on women musicians of the 1990s from the indie rock music genre, grunge and riot grrrl including Hole, Babes in Toyland, L7 and more.
Poster First released 1995 (United States) Genres Documentary, Music Director, Writer Lisa Rose Apramian Stars Lisa Rose Apramian, Donita Sparks, Jennifer Finch Links IMDb - Rotten Tomatoes - TMDB
[]Lost Grrrls: Riot Grrrl in Los Angeles (2015)Every book and documentary about riot grrrl has left out the Los Angeles scene. Then and now riot grrrl in L.A. breaks many of the racial and musical stereotypes that have been accepted about riot grrrl.
First released 2015 Genres Documentary, Music Director Vega Darling Stars Lesley Ishino, Chelsea Starr, Debi Martini Links IMDb - Rotten Tomatoes
[]Rise Above: The Tribe 8 Documentary (2004)Interweaving performance footage, still photos and pointed interviews, filmmaker Tracy Flannigan provides an intriguing glimpse into the lives and psyches of in-your-face lesbian punk rockers Tribe 8. Based in San Francisco, the band is famous for breaking the rules on stage and everywhere else – and cameras capture it all as the outrageous ladies kindle controversy from coast to coast. Bonus material includes deletes scenes.
Poster First released 2004 (Denmark) Genre Documentary Director Tracy Flannigan Stars Slade Bellum, Lynn Breedlove, Silas Howard Links IMDb - Rotten Tomatoes - TMDB
[]The Gits (2008)The inception and ascent of Seattle-based post-punk band the Gits, whose rise to prominence was cut short by the shocking rape and murder of their fiery lead singer, Mia Zapata, in 1993. Featuring performance footage and reflective interviews with the remaining members of the Gits, O’Kane’s labor of love celebrates Zapata’s memory and the group’s enduring legacy.
Poster First released 2008 (United States) Genres Music, Documentary, Crime Director Kerri O’Kane Stars Valerie M. Agnew, Scott Benson, Tim Bradshaw Links IMDb - Rotten Tomatoes - TMDB
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