Prey for Rock & Roll

Prey for Rock & Roll, based on Cheri Lovedog’s autobiographical stage play, stars Gina Gershon as Jacki, a rocker who’s hitting her “I’m still here” years and worrying that she may never make it big. Also starring Drea DeMatteo, Lori Petty, Shelly Cole, Marc Blucas, and Ivan Martin, the film marked the feature directing debut of veteran music supervisor Alex Steyermark. Prey for Rock & Roll had its world premiere at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival and went on to play major festivals worldwide before a limited release in fall of 2003. Gershon sings all the film’s songs (produced by Stephen Trask of Hedwig and the Angry Inch fame), backed by an all-star band of women alt-rockers. A film ahead of its time, Prey for Rock & Roll was embraced by mainstream and alternative media alike, and immediately established itself as an LGBTQ+ touchstone film and a rock and roll cult classic.

"A grungy, emotional look into the world of a struggling all-girl rock band fronted by the spectacular Gina Gershon." – Rolling Stone

"Propelled by a smashing perf from Gina Gershon, "Prey for Rock and Roll" emerges as an engaging, upbeat saga of an all-girl band on its way to nowhere in particular. Helmed by ace music supervisor Alex Steyermark and written by punk rocker Cheri Lovedog, pic feels authentic from first frame to last." – Variety