Film · 2013

The Punk Singer

Name: The Punk Singer
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 2013-06-05
Duration: 81 min
Cast: Carrie Brownstein, Kim Gordon, Tamra Davis

Directed by Sini Anderson · starring Carrie Brownstein, Kim Gordon and Tamra Davis

1 h 21 min
15
Documentary · Music
USA
Released in the UK 22 May 2014

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Synopsis

Kathleen Hanna, lead singer of the punk band Bikini Kill and dance-punk trio Le Tigre, rose to national attention as the reluctant but never shy voice of the riot grrrl movement. She became one of the most famously outspoken feminist icons, a cultural lightning rod. Her critics wished she would just shut-up, and her fans hoped she never would. So in 2005, when Hanna stopped shouting, many wondered why. Through 20 years of archival footage* and intimate interviews with Hanna, THE PUNK SINGER takes viewers on a fascinating tour of contemporary music and offers a never-before-seen view into the life of this fearless leader.

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The essentials

Runtime: 81 min1 hour and 21 minutes
Rating: 15Suitable only for 15 years and over

How long is The Punk Singer?: 1 hour and 21 minutes (81 minutes).
When was The Punk Singer released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 22 May 2014.
Who directed The Punk Singer?: Sini Anderson.
Who is in The Punk Singer?: It stars Carrie Brownstein, Kim Gordon and Tamra Davis.
Where can I watch The Punk Singer?: In the UK it is available to rent on Apple TV.