L7: Pretend We're Dead (2017)

Name: L7: Pretend We're Dead
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2017
Duration: 88 min
Cast: Donita Sparks, Suzi Gardner, Demetra Plakas, Jennifer Finch, Courtney Love

1h 28m United States of America

Documentary

Plot

"L7: Pretend We're Dead" takes viewers on an immersive exploration of the iconic grunge punk band L7, chronicling their ascent to fame, subsequent struggles, and eventual resurgence. Through candid interviews and archival footage, the documentary captures the band’s defiance and influence in the male-dominated music scene of the '90s. It highlights their unwavering feminist stance and the challenges they faced, ultimately celebrating their legacy and renewed spirit as they reclaim their place in the punk rock narrative, inspiring a new generation of musicians and fans alike.

Cast

Donita Sparks Suzi Gardner Demetra Plakas Jennifer Finch Courtney Love Shirley Manson Lydia Lunch Allison Wolfe Brody Dalle Joan Jett Krist Novoselic Butch Vig Nick Cave Billy Corgan Ian MacKaye