7.8
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The Punk Singer (2013)
The Punk Singer (2013)
Overview
A look at the life of activist, musician, and cultural icon Kathleen Hanna, who formed the punk band Bikini Kill and pioneered the "riot grrrl" movement of the 1990s.
Starring Cast
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.8
Overview
A look at the life of activist, musician, and cultural icon Kathleen Hanna, who formed the punk band Bikini Kill and pioneered the "riot grrrl" movement of the 1990s.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology by documenting and celebrating Kathleen Hanna's career, which is intrinsically linked to radical feminism, anti-establishment activism, and critiques of systemic sexism and capitalism.
The documentary 'The Punk Singer' chronicles the life and career of Kathleen Hanna and the riot grrrl movement. While the film factually represents the predominantly white demographics of the movement's participants, its narrative strongly critiques traditional patriarchal structures and sexism within society and the music industry.
Secondary
The film positively portrays LGBTQ+ themes through Kathleen Hanna's unwavering activism and the queer-inclusive nature of the punk scene she helped shape. It highlights her role in creating affirming spaces and validating queer identities through her music and public advocacy, presenting a supportive and respectful narrative.
The documentary "The Punk Singer" focuses on the life and career of musician and feminist icon Kathleen Hanna. The film does not feature identifiable transsexual characters or themes, as its narrative centers on Hanna's activism, music, and personal struggles within the context of riot grrrl and third-wave feminism.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Punk Singer is a documentary about the real-life musician Kathleen Hanna. The film accurately portrays her historical gender, and no other historical or canonical characters are depicted with a different gender.
This film is a documentary about the real-life musician Kathleen Hanna. As a documentary, it features actual historical figures and archival footage, presenting individuals as their documented race. There are no fictional characters or historical figures portrayed by actors of a different race.
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7.1
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