A documentary film about what happens at the righteous Rock Camp is out this week. Directed by Arne Johnson and Shane King, Girls Rock! tracks four girls from different backgrounds during a weeklong hideaway in Portland, where they form bands, write songs and eventually throw a concert for hundreds. It’s a touching film. Friendships develop amidst creativity and conflict, teaching girls the true value of communication and self-esteem. Even better, the girls are guided through the process by some admirable women of rock, including Sleater-Kinney’s guitar shredder/singer Carrie Brownstein as well as Beth Ditto, booming vocalist extraordinaire from The Gossip.
From the mouth of Sandra Fu: Rock Has Come For Your Daughters