Who Took the Bomp? Le Tigre on Tour

Jun 5 2010 N/A 1h 7m
Documentary

WHO TOOK THE BOMP? LE TIGRE ON TOUR follows iconic feminist electronic band Le Tigre on their 2004-2005 international tour across four continents and through ten countries. Supported by a community of devoted fans and led by outspoken Riot Grrrl pioneer Kathleen Hanna (Bikini Kill), Le Tigre confronts sexism and homophobia in the music industry while tearing up the stage via performance art poetics, no-holds-barred lyrics, punk rock ethos, and whip-smart wit in this edgy and entertaining documentary. Directed by Kerthy Fix (STRANGE POWERS: STEPHIN MERRITT AND THE MAGNETIC FIELDS), WHO TOOK THE BOMP? LE TIGRE ON TOUR features never before seen live performances, archival interviews, and revealing backstage footage with these trail-blazing artists.

Plot

Girl band Le Tigre is best known for their sociopolitical lyrics, electronic beats, and choreographed dance moves. Shot over the course of the band's final tour , Le Tigre: On Tour, follows Kathleen, Johanna, and JD's 10-year herstory of celebrating the legacy of feminism.

Written by

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Directed by

Kerthy Fix

Cast

Johanna Fateman, Kathleen Hanna, JD Samson

Crew

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Production Companies

Oscilloscope

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
103
Average Rating
7.2 out of 10
Metascore
NA
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