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Play Your Gender

Play Your Gender

2017
Documentary
77 min NR USA
5 / 10
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Juno Award-winning musician Kinnie Starr is on a quest to find out why only 5% of music producers are women even though many of the most bankable pop…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Stephanie Clattenburg
Starring
Kinnie Starr / Melissa Auf der Maur / Patty Schemel / Sara Quin / Chantal Kreviazuk

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

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Reviews

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Genevieve Moreau
Apr 14, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

In 'Play Your Gender,' Kinnie Starr bravely confronts a significant imbalance in the music world, questioning why women are so scarce in production roles. The film is a thoughtful, well-researched inquiry, enriched by the perspectives of artists like…

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Samuel Croft
Apr 14, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This documentary, led by musician Kinnie Starr, sets out to unravel the mystery of female underrepresentation in music production. 'Play Your Gender' brings together a compelling collection of voices, including Melissa Auf der Maur and Sara Quin, to…

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Isabelle Dubois
Apr 14, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

'Play Your Gender' is a sharp, necessary piece of filmmaking that demands attention. Kinnie Starr’s exploration into the underrepresentation of women in music production is both intellectually rigorous and emotionally resonant. The film avoids sensationalism, opting instead for…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 14, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

As a documentary, 'Play Your Gender' tackles a crucial, often overlooked, aspect of the music business: the producer’s chair. Kinnie Starr’s presence as host provides a personal anchor, but the film truly shines when it allows its interviewees…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 14, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Kinnie Starr’s directorial debut, 'Play Your Gender,' is a potent and timely documentary that dissects the alarming gender imbalance in music production. Starr embarks on a personal journey, questioning why a mere 5% of producers are women, despite…

FAQs

The film adopts an inquisitive and determined tone, driven by Kinnie Starr's personal mission. It's a serious exploration of a significant imbalance within the music industry, but it's also infused with the passion and insight of the artists involved. The overall feel is one of thoughtful investigation, aiming to shed light on complex issues with respect and a genuine desire for understanding and change.