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Bad Reputation

2018-09-28 · 95 min · ★ 6.6

Documentary · Music

The life and career of rock n' roll icon Joan Jett from her early years ripping it up onstage as the founder and backbone of hard-rock legends The Runaways, to her long time collaboration with Kenny Laguna as Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, and her enduring presence in pop culture as a rock pioneer and mentor. With her inimitable singles "I Love Rock n Roll," and "Bad Reputation" Joan Jett inspired a generation of young women to rock.

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Directors
Kevin Kerslake
Production companies
BMG, Inaudible Films, Submarine Entertainment, Magnolia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Joan JettJoan JettSelf
Kenny LagunaKenny LagunaSelf
Billie Joe ArmstrongBillie Joe ArmstrongSelf
Debbie HarryDebbie HarrySelf
Miley CyrusMiley CyrusSelf
Kathleen HannaKathleen HannaSelf
Iggy PopIggy PopSelf
Kristen StewartKristen StewartSelf
Nikki HaleyNikki HaleySelf
Pete TownshendPete TownshendSelf
Rodney BingenheimerRodney BingenheimerSelf
Alison MosshartAlison MosshartSelf
Laura Jane GraceLaura Jane GraceSelf
Sally HershbergerSally HershbergerSelf
Carianne BrinkmanSelf
Chris SteinChris SteinSelf
Dana WhiteDana WhiteSelf
Ian MacKayeIan MacKayeSelf

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