The Gits (2008)
THE MUSIC. THE BAND. THE LEGACY.
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.
Director: Kerri O'Kane
Genre: Music, Documentary, Crime
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: July 7, 2008
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
- Eric Zapata - Self
- Richard Zapata - Self
Cinematography: Sean Kirby
Editing: Lorena David
Production: JAB Films & Knockout Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
punk rock, true crime, punk band, female rocker, music documentary
More Films by Director: Kerri O'Kane
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Gits about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Gits?
- The Gits was directed by Kerri O'Kane.
- Who stars in The Gits?
- The Gits stars Mia Zapata, Joe Spleen, Matt Dresdner, Steve Moriarty, Kathleen Hanna, Joan Jett.
- How long is The Gits?
- The Gits has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is The Gits?
- The Gits is a Music, Documentary, Crime film.
- Where was The Gits produced?
- The Gits was produced in United States of America.