My Riot

1991Val, a teenager from a conservative family,has grown up dreaming of becoming a ballerina, but recently something haschanged. Shes begun feeling pressure to conform to a specific idea ofbeauty, body type, and a personality that just doesntfit. Val meets Kat, a smart, witty girl thatdoesnt take any crap off anyone. Kat introduces Val to punk rock. Alongwith Rudie, another new friend, the three form an all-girl punk band theyironically name The Proper Ladies. Soon Valand her friends find themselves caught up in a movement with other girls alsostarting bandsalso finding their voice. Collectively, these riotgrrrls discover that their songs ring out loud and powerful, and for Val,theres no going back.