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Mia Zapata

Biography: Mia Katherine Zapata (August 25, 1965 – July 7, 1993) was an American musician who was the lead singer for the Seattle punk band The Gits. After gaining praise in the emerging grunge scene, Zapata was murdered in 1993 while on her way home from a music venue, at age 27.

Place of Birth: Not available

Birthday: August 25, 1965

Deathday: July 07, 1993

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Hype!

1996-11-08

Overview: This documentary examines the Seattle scene as it became the focus of a merging of punk rock, heavy metal, and innovation. Building from the grass roots, self-promoted and self-recorded until break-out success of bands like Nirvana brought the record industry to the Pacific Northwest, a phenomenon was born.

Genres: Documentary Music

Original Language: en

Release Date: 1996-11-08

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0.937

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Votes: 56

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The Gits

2008-07-07

Overview: The inception and ascent of Seattle-based post-punk band the Gits, whose rise to prominence was cut short by the shocking rape and murder of their fiery lead singer, Mia Zapata, in 1993. Featuring performance footage and reflective interviews with the remaining members of the Gits, O'Kane's labor of love celebrates Zapata's memory and the group's enduring legacy.

Genres: Music Documentary Crime

Original Language: en

Release Date: 2008-07-07

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0.937

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Votes: 7

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