I was not familiar with Betty Blowtorch, but figured I'd watch this since I'd heard good things about it. The filmmaker traveled with them and shot footage of them for several years. So we see a band very comfortable and open with the camera since they are dealing with someone they know. There is plenty of live footage, interviews with the band, studio footage, and interviews with those who worked with them.The documentary provides background on how the band started from the ashes of another band. Bianca became the singer by default after the previous singer walked out in the middle of a tour. As the film progresses, she goes from awkward as the center of attention to having a good stage presence.
The focus is mostly on Bianca due to her demise in a car accident. Combine that with the sad story of abuse in her childhood and overcoming a drug addiction, and even if you've never heard of the band, you'll really feel for loss of Bianca. She's very engaging and you can't help but like her as she shows off her collection of lunch boxes and gives the interviewer a tour of her home.
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