Bad Reputation

This documentary follows the life and career of rock pioneer Joan Jett. The film explores her journey from founding the hard-rock group The Runaways to her long-term partnership with Kenny Laguna in Joan Jett & the Blackhearts. It examines her role as a mentor and her influence on subsequent generations of female musicians, highlighting her impact on pop culture through songs like Bad Reputation and I Love Rock n Roll.

The film was directed by Kevin Kerslake, who has previously produced music documentaries featuring the Ramones, Soundgarden, and Nirvana. The production features appearances by Joan Jett and Kenny Laguna, alongside other musicians including Miley Cyrus, Debbie Harry, Kathleen Hanna, and Billie Joe Armstrong. Written by Joel Marcus and produced by Carianne Brinkman and Peter Afterman, the project was a collaboration between Magnolia Pictures, BMG, Inaudible Films, and Submarine Entertainment.

Upon its release, the film received generally positive feedback from viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 7.3/10 based on 1,600 votes, while on TMDB, it has a rating of 6.6/10 from 39 votes.