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The Punk Singer

The Punk Singer

20131h 20min
7.2

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.

GenreDocumentary, Music
Production CompaniesFilm4 Productions
Production CcountriesUnited Kingdom, United States of America

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