L7: Pretend We're Dead

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L7: Pretend We're Dead

2017

1h 28m

7.0(15 votes)

Documentary

Overview

A real time journey witnessing the rise, fall, and ultimate redemption of the fierce feminist pioneers of American grunge punk: L7.

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Cast & Crew

17 members

Acting

Donita Sparks

Self

Acting

Suzi Gardner

Self

Acting

Demetra Plakas

Self

Acting

Jennifer Finch

Self

Acting

Courtney Love

Self

Acting

Shirley Manson

Self

Acting

Lydia Lunch

Self

Acting

Allison Wolfe

Self

Acting

Brody Dalle

Self

Acting

Joan Jett

Self

Acting

Krist Novoselic

Self

Sound

Butch Vig

Self

Acting

Nick Cave

Self (archive footage)

Acting

Billy Corgan

Self (archive footage)

Acting

Ian MacKaye

Self (archive footage)

Acting

Janis Tanaka

Self

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Exene Cervenka

Self

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