In the raw, riotous world of 1990s punk, a band of New York misfits crashes through the glass ceiling with a chainsaw and a smirk. "Pretty Ugly: The Story of the Lunachicks" chronicles the explosive journey of the all-female punk band that combined blistering music with outrageous satire and grotesque glamour to challenge the macho orthodoxy of the scene. Directed by Ilya Chaiken, the documentary delves into the lives and creative fury of founding members like guitarist Gina Volpe, bassist Sydney Silver, and vocalist Theo Kogan, capturing their mission to dismantle expectations with every snarling performance. Through archival chaos and present-day reflections, the film explores the personal and professional battles they faced, from industry indifference to internal strife, all while building a fiercely loyal following. With candid interviews from peers like Donita Sparks of L7 and Kate Schellenbach of Luscious Jackson, this is a celebratory and clear-eyed portrait of sisterhood, survival, and the unapologetic power of being pretty ugly.