Wellfleet Public Library

Songmakers as Changemakers - A Documentary Series Celebrating Musicians

Curated by Kat Williams

Bad Reputation

Dir. Kevin Kerslake - 93 Minutes

It's true, Joan Jett became mega- famous from the number-one hit "I Love Rock n Roll," but that's only part of the story. Bad Reputation is a journey through Joan Jett's life and career, from her early years as founder of The Runaways through to her first collaborations with Kenny Laguna finishing with her status as rock icon. This documentary gives a wild ride as Jett and her close friends tell you how it really was in the burgeoning 70s punk scene and the rocky road to rock stardom decades on. Their interviews are laced with amazing archival footage.