Music ·Documentary ·Crime · United States of America · 2008 · 1h 22m

The Gits

The Gits poster
Director
Kerri O'Kane
Cast
Mia Zapata as Self (archive footage) Joe Spleen as Self Matt Dresdner as Self Steve Moriarty as Self Kathleen Hanna as Self Joan Jett as Self
Crew
Sean Kirby — Director of Photography Lorena David — Editor Tamra Spivey — Producer
Tagline

THE MUSIC. THE BAND. THE LEGACY.

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
punk rocktrue crimepunk bandfemale rockermusic documentary
Key Collaborators
Kerri O'Kane Director Sean Kirby Director of Photography Lorena David Editor Tamra Spivey Producer
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