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The Gits

The Gits

# THE MUSIC. THE BAND. THE LEGACY.
Music   Documentary   Crime
📜 Overview: 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.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 2008-07-07
⌚ Running Time: 82 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 7.0

Beloved Cast

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

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