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The Gits

"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.

Top Cast

  • Mia Zapata

    Mia Zapata

    Self (archive footage)

  • Joe Spleen

    Joe Spleen

    Self

  • Matt Dresdner

    Matt Dresdner

    Self

  • Steve Moriarty

    Steve Moriarty

    Self

  • Kathleen Hanna

    Kathleen Hanna

    Self

  • Joan Jett

    Joan Jett

    Self

  • Kenny Laguna

    Kenny Laguna

    Self

  • Selene H. Vigil

    Selene H. Vigil

    Self

  • Eric Zapata

    Eric Zapata

    Self

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.

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