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The Gits

THE MUSIC. THE BAND. THE LEGACY.
Jul 7, 2008 · 1h 22m
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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.

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CAST

Mia Zapata
Self (archive footage)
Joe Spleen
Self
Matt Dresdner
Self
Steve Moriarty
Self
Kathleen Hanna
Self
Joan Jett
Self
Kenny Laguna
Self
Selene H. Vigil
Self
Directed by Kerri O'Kane

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
JAB Films & Knockout Productions
Country
US

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