The Punk Singer (2014)

Director: Sini Anderson
Run Time: 82 min.
Call Number: ML420.H36 P86 2014

"The documentary chronicles the Portland-born singer’s rise from spoken-word poet to feminist icon by way of her bands Bikini Kill, Le Tigre and the Julie Ruin. It’s a fascinating documentary with commentary from Kim Gordon, Joan Jett, Corin Tucker, Carrie Brownstein and Hanna’s husband (and Beastie Boy) Adam Horovitz . . . . Through first-person interviews and a plethora of amazing live footage of Bikini Kill and Le Tigre, Anderson is able to tell Hanna’s story and highlight her cause to reinvent feminism through punk music, DIY fanzines and outreach to other women."

—Jeff Albertson, The Seattle Times