Le Tigre
Who Took The Bomp? Le Tigre On Tour
(Oscilloscope Laboratories, June 7)
The Le Tigre Tour Film Is Finally here!
“…hysterically funny, shamelessly political and musically intense…”
—
Rolling Stone
Oscilloscope Laboratories announced today that it will release the highly anticipated film
Who Took the Bomp? Le Tigre On Tour on DVD June 7. The film, which is set to premiere at this year’s SXSW Film and Music Festival, follows electronic feminist icons
Le Tigre on the
This Island tour across four continents and ten countries. Supported by a community of devoted fans and led by outspoken Riot Grrrl pioneer
Kathleen Hanna (Bikini Kill), Le Tigre confronts sexism and homophobia in the music industry while tearing up the stage via performance art poetics, no-holds-barred lyrics, punk rock ethos, and whip-smart wit in this edgy and entertaining documentary. Directed by Kerthy Fix (
Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields) WHO TOOK THE BOMP? LE TIGRE ON TOUR features never before seen live performances, archival interviews, and revealing backstage footage with these trail-blazing artists.
Le Tigre took over the world with their “electronic feminist punk.” What began as a fun project became one of the most relevant bands of the last decade. Ignoring the constrictions of both the mainstream and the underground, the band has never believed that fun and intelligence couldn’t coexist. They have demystified electronic music, critiqued government policies, and celebrated female and queer artists all while dropping roller-skate jams that make everyone dance. The film is a look into their world and a document of their thrilling multimedia performances.
Don’t miss the film at SXSW and at the MoMA!
03/17: Austin, TX @ State Theatre, Film Screening, 6:15pm
03/19: Austin, TX @ Vimeo Theatre, Film Screening, 2:30pm
04/04: New York, NY @ MoMA, 7 PM
For More Information Contact:
Aleix Martinez,
aleix@girlie.com, 212-989-2222 ext. 136
Sarah Avrin,
sarah@girlie.com, 212-989-2222 ext. 118