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The Gits
“THE MUSIC. THE BAND. THE LEGACY.”
7.4 / 10• 2008• 1h 22m•NR• English
MusicDocumentaryCrime
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Mia Zapata
Self (archive footage)
LeadJS
Joe Spleen
Self
MD
Matt Dresdner
Self
SM
Steve Moriarty
Self
Kathleen Hanna
Self
Joan Jett
Self
Kenny Laguna
Self
Selene H. Vigil
Self
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Kerri O'Kane's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Gits is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
