

The Gits
THE MUSIC. THE BAND. THE LEGACY.
Genres
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
82 min
Release Date
2008-07-07
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
7
Vote Average
7
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
Eric Zapata
Self
Richard Zapata
Self
Valerie M. Agnew
Self
Elizabeth F. Davis
Self
Gretta Harley
Self
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