Rent The Punk Singer (2013)

3.8 of 5 from 94 ratings
1h 21min
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Synopsis:
Kathleen Hanna, lead singer of the punk band Bikini Kill and dance-punk trio Le Tigre, rose to national attention as the reluctant but never shy voice of the riot grrrl movement. She became one of the most famously outspoken feminist icons, a cultural lightning rod. Her critics wished she would just shut-up, and her fans hoped she never would. So in 2005, when Hanna stopped shouting, many wondered why. Through 20 years of archival footage and intimate interviews with Hanna, 'The Punk Singer' takes viewers on a fascinating tour of contemporary music and offers a never-before-seen view into the life of this fearless leader.
Actors:
, , , Tammy Rae Carland, Kathryn Wilcox, Tobi Vail, Billy Karren, Becca Albee, , , , , , , Jennifer Baumgardner, Rebecca Walken, Anna Joy Springer, , ,
Directors:
Sini Anderson
Producers:
Gwen Bialic, Tamra Davis, Rachel Dengiz, Erin Owens, Alan Oxman, Sini Anderson
Studio:
Dogwoof Digital
Genres:
Documentary, Music & Musicals, Special Interest
BBFC:
Release Date:
23/06/2014
Run Time:
81 minutes
Languages:
English Dolby Digital 2.0, English Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles:
None
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.78:1 / 16:9
Colour:
Colour
Bonus:
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • Kathleen Tour Stories
  • Kathleen Gardening
  • Strip For Art
  • New Band: The Julie Ruin
  • Musical Images
  • Viva Knieval
  • Hey Lady
  • Summersault

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The Punk Singer review by George Hooper - Cinema Paradiso

While I am not the authority on all things punk, in fact as a genre of music I usually try to avoid it, I feel I can say with certainty that The Punk Singer is a gripping and authentic look at the punk scene through the lense of one particular artist and while it may be on the fence when it comes to a point there is plenty to ponder and admire here and it will leave you contemplating why you weren’t a fan in the first place, even if like me you were too young to remember.

The Punk Singer follows the rise of Punk artist Kathleen Hanna, one of the pioneers of the riot grrl generation in the 90s and how her influences changed the way that punk was perceived and how femininity was seen throughout not only the music industry but also America while also reminding viewers of the music that made it all possible.

Despite the title the film is really a glowing endorsement of the mentality of punk itself, a viewpoint from a clear fan who understands the emotions that brought about the music that made a generation. Hanna is a woman who used everything about her to make her music but also to inspire despite the conflict that is clearly visible in her music and performances.

The only real problem is the film feels incomplete, it lacks the complete feel of a documentary as it presents all the facts but never really commits to any kind of point at any point in the film. The life of Hanna is important, heartfelt and dangerous in this version of her story but it never quite feels like the two sided story one would expect.

All in all the film is entertaining thanks to some good music, a character (and i do mean character) you can get behind and an interesting look at feminism but the film lacks commitment and thats what stops it from being truly inspirational in the way it was clearly intended to.

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