The Go-Go’s new self-titled documentary will air on the Showtime network on August 1.
The documentary chronicles the new wave band’s rise to fame in 1981, with the release of their debut Beauty and the Beat, and examines their career, history and various incarnations.
“We lived it and we survived it,” the Belinda Carlisle-led band said in a statement. “Now, looking back on our history through this film, we get to relive our journey as a band: the fun, the adventure, the highs and the lows.
“We hope this documentary will show the world that we were pioneers, and how our experience paved the way for many other female (and some male!) musicians.”
Director Allison Ellwood added: “While their musical hooks are perfect for a summer release, if you listen to their lyrics, you discover a grittiness and sophistication that serves as subterfuge beneath a seemingly effervescent surface.
“The summer of 2020 will certainly be different for most of us. It’s fantastic that the Showtime audience will get a chance to see our film and experience the Go-Go’s in a new and meaningful way.”
The Go-Go’s premiered at Sundance in January, and due to show at the Tribeca Film Festival before it was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
