The Gits (2008)

Name: The Gits
Genre: Music, Documentary, Crime
Released: 2008
Duration: 82 min
Rating: 7.0
Cast: Mia Zapata, Joe Spleen, Matt Dresdner, Steve Moriarty, Kathleen Hanna

1h 22m United States of America

Music Documentary Crime

Plot

This documentary chronicles the emergence and growth of the Seattle post-punk band, the Gits, whose journey to fame was tragically interrupted by the brutal rape and murder of their passionate lead singer, Mia Zapata, in 1993. Through a mix of live performances and thoughtful conversations with the surviving band members, O'Kane's heartfelt tribute honors Zapata's legacy and highlights the lasting impact of the Gits on music and culture.

Cast

Mia Zapata Joe Spleen Matt Dresdner Steve Moriarty Kathleen Hanna Joan Jett Kenny Laguna Selene H. Vigil Eric Zapata Richard Zapata Valerie M. Agnew Elizabeth F. Davis Gretta Harley