Synopsis
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.
The Gits (2008) is a 1h 22min crime feature film by Kerri O'Kane. The inception and ascent of Seattle-based post-punk band the Gits, whose rise to prominence was cut short by the shoc...
Key facts
Cast
Mia Zapata, Joe Spleen, Matt Dresdner, Steve Moriarty, Kathleen Hanna, Joan Jett, Kenny Laguna, Selene H. Vigil
Original language
English
First release
July 7, 2008 (Canada)
Crew
Producer
Tamra Spivey
Cinematography
Sean Kirby
Editing
Lorena David
Stills
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Festival History
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Canada | July 7, 2008 |
| Theatrical | United States | July 7, 2008 |
Full credits
| Director | Kerri O'Kane |
| Cast | Mia Zapata (Self (archive footage)), Joe Spleen (Self), Matt Dresdner (Self), Steve Moriarty (Self), Kathleen Hanna (Self), Joan Jett (Self), Kenny Laguna (Self), Selene H. Vigil (Self), Eric Zapata (Self), Richard Zapata (Self), Valerie M. Agnew (Self), Elizabeth F. Davis (Self), Gretta Harley (Self) |
| Producer | Tamra Spivey |
| Cinematography | Sean Kirby |
| Editing | Lorena David |
Identifiers & sources
| IMDb | tt0463028 |
| TMDB | 158903 |
Additional data: TMDB.
