
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.... (Full plot summary below)
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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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| HeyUGuysJon LyusThe Punk Singer is the sort of film that makes you want to shriek with a hectic muddle of rage, adoration and passion! A must-see piece of cinema. |
| Little White LiesSophie Monks KaufmanA rousing celebration of the creative and political life of outspoken Riot grrrl icon, Kathleen Hanna. |
| Moveable FestStephen SaitoFor an uncompromising and incendiary performer who commands your full attention, "The Punk Singer" gives Hanna the spotlight she deserves. |
| Film.comJenni MillerThe Punk Singer is a perfect storm. It is a love letter to Kathleen Hanna, to feminism, and to the fans, but it’s also just a damn good movie. |
| Village VoiceAmy NicholsonIt's impossible to watch The Punk Singer and not ask if feminism is dead. That's a fair starting question. But a better one is what if it isn't — what if we've just stopped recognizing it? |
| RogerEbert.comMarsha McCreadieIs the movie too adulatory? It is not the most subtly layered documentary I've ever seen, but these days it's no longer verboten to take a stance in docs. And there is so much to be admired about Hanna. Plus…if you've never seen some of those songs performed…it's electrifying. |
| Film ThreatJessica BaxterThe Punk Singer is so much more than just a music doc. It is absolutely essential viewing for anyone interested in learning about the feminist pioneers who dared to stand up for themselves. |
| Film Comment MagazineViolet LuccaThe contradiction between status-quo film style and punk-rock subject never comes close to being resolved, but then Hanna herself is a bundle of contradictions. |
| Seattle TimesJeff Albertson"The Punk Singer" is a revealing look at Hanna's life, who throughout the film is willing to speak out about her struggles and triumphs in an open and honest way. |
| NYC Movie GuruAvi OfferWell-edited, invigorating and moving. It's more than your standard music doc. Hanna's humility, intelligence, courage, sense of humor and charisma shine brightly throughout. |