Born Hansel in East Berlin, Hedwig fell in love with an American G.I. and underwent gender reassignment surgery to marry him and escape to the West. Her plans didn't unfold as expected, and years later, she's leading a rock band on a US tour, sharing her story through concerts at Bilgewater Inn seafood restaurants.

Hedwig and the Angry Inch
A punk-rock singer from East Berlin recounts their journey, from sharing their life story to embarking on a US tour with their band, as they pursue a former lover and bandmate who stole their music.