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7.1 / 10(94 votes)IMDb20131h 20mUnited Kingdom, United States of America

The Punk Singer

Synopsis

A look at the life of activist, musician, and cultural icon Kathleen Hanna, who formed the punk band Bikini Kill and pioneered the "riot grrrl" movement of the 1990s.

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Documentary - THE PUNK SINGER - TRAILER | Kathleen Hanna, Adam Horowitz, Joan Jett

Type: Trailer • Published 2013-10-31

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

November 29, 2013

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Sini Anderson
Original Title
The Punk Singer
Country of Origin
United Kingdom, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 20m
Production Studios
Film4 Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Sini Anderson

Director of Photography

Jennie Jeddry, Moira Morel

Film Editing

Bo Mehrad, Jessica Hernández

Department Leadership Roster

Jennie Jeddry

Director of Photography

Sini Anderson

Director

Moira Morel

Director of Photography

Bo Mehrad

Editor

Jessica Hernández

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Punk Singer

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What is The Punk Singer about?

A look at the life of activist, musician, and cultural icon Kathleen Hanna, who formed the punk band Bikini Kill and pioneered the "riot grrrl" movement of the 1990s.

Who directed The Punk Singer?

The Punk Singer was directed by Sini Anderson.

Who stars in The Punk Singer?

The principal cast of The Punk Singer includes Kathleen Hanna, Adam Horovitz, Joan Jett, Jennifer Baumgardner, Johanna Fateman.

When was The Punk Singer released and how long is it?

The Punk Singer was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.