Dir. Ilya Chaiken, US, 2024, 91 mins
The Lunachicks, New York City’s legendary punk rock heroines, reflect on their crusade for equality as they hurtle towards a spectacular 20-year reunion. Unsung superheroes of the 1990s independent rock world and a force of nature, they inspired generations of young women with their musical chops, Spinal Tap-like antics, and uncensored defiance of the sexist status quo. Now, 30 years after their teenage debut, we meet Gina, Theo, Squid and Sindi as they convene to write their memoir, Fallopian Rhapsody. Interweaving contemporary vérité footage shot over eight years with archival video and a candy-coloured palette of photos, art and music, this feature documentary brings the band’s history to life while following their poignant and triumphant journey back to the stage.
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