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Girls Rock!

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Kids experience the transformative power of music at a rock 'n' roll camp for girls.
Girls Rock!

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Critics Consensus

Girls Rock! is an inspiring and enjoyable documentary of girls' empowerment and self-discovery.

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Debbie Rasmussen Bitch Media 12/17/2020
The film really is incredible. Go to Full Review
Ty Burr Boston Globe 08/01/2008
3/4
How are girls supposed to behave in a culture that tells them they're Disney princesses for the first 12 years and sex toys after that? Girls Rock! has one answer: Strap on a Fender and rage against the machine. Go to Full Review
Sid Smith Chicago Tribune 08/01/2008
2/4
There's too little clarity or thoroughness in the biographies, too few prolonged scenes of the girls creating their songs. Go to Full Review
David Lamble Bay Area Reporter 06/02/2020
Girls Rock! is often so respectful of the egos and privacy of its four main subjects that we're left in the dark as to just what we're suppose to be observing. Go to Full Review
Annie Wagner The Stranger (Seattle, WA) 08/22/2017
Come for the fleeting shots of camp counselors Carrie Brownstein and Beth Ditto, stay for the wicked banshee screams of 7-year-old Palace and her song about how much San Francisco sucks. Go to Full Review
Errin Donahue Bust Magazine 08/11/2017
When you see these formerly awkward girls make their debuts in a concert for more than 600 people, you'll want to throw the devil horns and cry. Go to Full Review
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07/06/2021 This is an important movie for all genders and could probably be called Them Rock! if it was made in 2021. It's an inspiring film for any kid or adult who has wanted to try music, but thought they didn't have the skills. Rock music is for all skill levels, shapes, freaks, norms, and that's why it's such a great genre. Anyone can put together a 2-3 chord song and play with their friends with a little practice. Just look what The Beatles did with a little help from their friends! See more 04/25/2010 I have mixed feelings on this movie. Some momments are unwatchable because of tantrums, making noise or I guess girls acting their age. It is an overall positive message but I didn't get the sense that the camp really transformed any of the girls like they set out too. Palace, the young girl on the cover was really interesting. The film makers should have gone deeper into the backround of the girls. See more 02/26/2009 I've been to rock and roll camp for girls (the tennessee one) and I was really excited about seeing this film! I think it does a great job showing how much fun it is and how much these girls accomplish in just a week! rock and roll camp changed my life. i hope they spout up all over the nation and give girls all over a chance to show what they can do! See more 02/21/2009 [font=Times New Roman][size=3]Parents beware! This doc is sure to appeal to a few girls 9-15 especially if they are the 'rocker' type BUT it sends mixed messages. The intentions may be in the right place but the documentary falls short of being 'empowering'. Some girls can relate to, saying "she's like me." Its not uplifting nor are all the messages healthy. They do talk about anorexia bolima diet drugs to get thin. They say you don't need to be like that but show clips of Britney Spears. WHAT? Many of these girls had deep anger, self esteem and grief issues. The camp leaders seem to have few answers. There are certainly some very positive message. So I give it 2.5*s. I watched this with my 14 year old female cousin and my 19 year old male cousin. When the words 'popularity-hore' were thrown around loosely I was shocked this has a PG rating. The language & the behavior must be considered PG13. They call each other smart@ss & use language like pissedoff and dam screwed and more from the mouth of kids. One girl bites others and another punches. I was very relieved my 4 year old daughter had gone to bed already. Later an 8 years old girl, Palace sang a song "San Fransisco sucks sometimes. Go to Hell Golden gate bridge. San Fansisco Sucks. No place that I wanna live. I don't wanna go there again. With my mom on a business trip. Just seeing its all about her. I'm gonna watch that city burn. And I'm gonna watch that city burn. that city burn, and that city burn..." HORRIFYINGLY ANGRY! and the mom speak proudly of her 8 year old picking outfits to me marketable... Its quite a disturbing sequence. Serious psychological issues should not be advertised as a positive. So this Doc is a mixed bag. I could talk with my cousin about the good and bad at 14, but younger girls should not be shown this behavior without close supervision to lead them through the rights and wrongs of film. Beware Parents. Use wise judgment, but some of you with rockin tweens may want to check it out carefully. Hope this is Helpful![/size][/font] See more 02/18/2009 Watched 60 seconds and realise that this movie SUCKED. lol See more 02/16/2009 Yes, they do. And this does! See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Kids experience the transformative power of music at a rock 'n' roll camp for girls.
Director
Arne Johnson, Shane King
Producer
Arne Cheyenne Johnson
Production Co
Girls Rock Productions
Rating
PG (Language|Thematic Elements)
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Jan 27, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA)
$159.3K
Runtime
1h 27m