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Skating Polly: Ugly Pop (2021)

Perceval Pictures Presents a Film by Henry Mortensen

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 1H 49M

Director : Henry Mortensen

Synopsis

Peyton Bighorse and Kelli Mayo are stepsisters from Oklahoma who founded their band, Skating Polly, in 2009 at the ages of 14 and 9 respectively. They call their style of music "Ugly Pop": building on the sounds of 70s Punk, early Grunge, and Folk, resulting in infectious melodies, but with real-life blemishes still showing. This fascinating in-depth documentary explores the early years of Skating Polly as Peyton and Kelli get their first taste of success, and try to stay true to themselves and their love of music. We see the two grow as people and musicians, and hear how they became the band they are today. Their earnestness throughout is refreshing and inspiring. Featuring Donita Sparks (L7), Kate Nash, SoKo, Lori Barbero (Babes in Toyland), Kat Bjelland (Babes in Toyland), and many more…

Actors

Peyton Bighorse
Peyton Bighorse
Kelli Mayo
Kelli Mayo

Crews

Henry Mortensen
Henry Mortensen
Director
Daniel Ott
Daniel Ott
Editor
Michael Masterson
Michael Masterson
Editor
Henry Mortensen
Henry Mortensen
Writer

Trailers and other movies

FALLING - Skating Polly's Kelli Mayo - Interview

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