Pretty Ugly: The Story of the Lunachicks

Pretty Ugly: The Story of the Lunachicks (2026) is a documentary, music film directed by Ilya Chaiken.

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.

Cast

Gina Volpe

Sydney Silver

Sindi Benezra Valsamis

Theo Kogan

Chip Engliush

Self

Kate Schellenbach

Becky Wreck

Donita Sparks

Jennifer Finch

Jeanne Fury

Miss Guy

Debbie Harry