Documentary ·Music · United States of America · 2026 · 1h 31m

Pretty Ugly: The Story of the Lunachicks

Pretty Ugly: The Story of the Lunachicks poster
Director
Ilya Chaiken
Cast
Gina Volpe as Sydney Silver as Sindi Benezra Valsamis as Theo Kogan as Chip Engliush as Self Kate Schellenbach as
Crew
Hilary Crowe — Editor Ilya Chaiken — Editor Ilya Chaiken — Producer
Synopsis

Punk music icons, Lunachicks, reunite after 20 years in an unfiltered, hilarious, and electric documentary. Packed with rare archival footage, the film traces their rise from gritty NYC teens to feminist trailblazers of the 90s grunge era. Fans and newcomers alike will thrill as the band recounts old antics, rekindles bonds, and embarks on their long-awaited journey back to the stage.

Trailer Pretty Ugly: The Story of the Lunachicks — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
new york cityundergroundfeminismnew york statemusicwomenriot grrrllgbtqdoc nycfemale band90s
Key Collaborators
Ilya Chaiken Director Hilary Crowe Editor Ilya Chaiken Editor Ilya Chaiken Producer
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