Pretty Ugly: The Story Of The Lunachicks (2026)
- Sat, Apr 25
Director: Ilya Chaiken Run Time: 91 min. Rating: NR Release Year: 2026
Starring: Chip Engliush, Gina Volpe, Sindi Benezra Valsamis, Sydney Silver, Theo Kogan
Country: United States
Language: English
About the film:
Punk music icons, Lunachicks, reunite after 20 years in an unfiltered, hilarious, and electric documentary. Packed with rare archival footage, the film traces their rise from gritty NYC teens to feminist trailblazers of the 90s grunge era. Fans and newcomers alike will thrill as the band recounts old antics, rekindles bonds, and embarks on their long-awaited journey back to the stage.
About the filmmaker:
Ilya Chaiken is an American independent filmmaker, writer, and actress known for her intimate, character-driven storytelling. She gained recognition with her debut feature Liberty Kid (2007), which premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival and follows two friends in Philadelphia navigating the economic and emotional fallout after the events of September 11.
Chaiken’s work often focuses on working-class lives and personal resilience, blending realism with compassionate portraits of characters facing uncertain futures.
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