The film, which premiered in January at the Sundance Film Festival, was directed by Kevin Kerslake and written by Joel Marcus.

 

'Bad Reputation' is described as "a look at the life of Joan Jett, from her early years as the founder of THE RUNAWAYS and first meeting with [manager/producer] Kenny Laguna in 1980 to her enduring presence in pop culture as a rock 'n' roll pioneer."

 

The 'Bad Reputation' soundtrack album will be released on Septembre 28 via Legacy/Blackheart. The career-spanning soundtrack premieres 'Fresh Start', alongside definitive live and studio performances by JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS as well as tracks featuring THE RUNAWAYS, BIKINI KILL, members of THE SEX PISTOLS, and more. The album includes 'Androgynous', an unreleased track performed by Miley Cyrus, Laura Jane Grace and Joan Jett.

 

Photo credit: Roger Erickson