Review of The Punk Singer (2013) by James S — 17 Sep 2014

Great documentary on Kathleen Hanna, highly recommended even if you've only got a passing interest.

This review of The Punk Singer (2013) was written by James S on 17 Sep 2014.

The Punk Singer has generally received very positive reviews.

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