Combining vibrant concert footage with an insight into Senegal’s sacred Muslim rituals, I Bring What I Love follows a warm, inspirational figure in Ndour.
Plus an intro and Q&A by Director Chai Vasarhelyi.
UK PREMIERE
A gypsy punk documentary. From the birth of a New York City downtown Ruso-disco phenomena to a non-stop touring marathon, with his band Gogol Bordello, Eugene Hütz recounts the formation of the band and his artistic influences.
UK PREMIERE
“Heeere’s Johnny” in the original uncut US version of this hotel horror rarely seen in the UK. Wendy Carlos was hired to compose an electronic score by Kubrick who then used a largely classical soundtrack.
With intro by Gordon Stainforth co-editor of the film with Kubrick.
UNCUT US VERSION
Animated family film in which worms battle against insect world prejudice. Barry and his band perform disco classics in this great Danish animated film that’s sure to wiggle it’s way in to your affections.
Recounts the life and life’s work of the “archetypal bluesman,” Muddy Waters. Despite talent from an early age he could not initially support himself as a musician, until discovered by musicologist John Work III.
Palmer’s brilliant 1977 Granada doc focuses on the Northern Soul scene and its heartbeat in a post-industrial Wigan. Featuring the only live footage from inside the Casino itself as well as interviews with key figures and the foot soldiers of a Northern cultural phenomenon.
Introduction by Emmy award winning producer Ben Summers.
Revealing and entrancing history of legendary Memphis soul label, Stax Records, with great interviews with musicians and political figures, including Jesse Jackson and fab archive footage of Stax artists, such as Otis Redding.
Plus a Northern Soul Night in the Showroom Bar with guest DJ Sean Hampsey 9.00pm – 11.00pm.
Essential viewing on the roots of disco. Pioneer, activist and survivor, Mel Cheren founded the Paradise Garage and West End Records – and released the first twelve-inch mix. The film also follows Cheren’s relentless campaigning when the New York underground scene was ravaged by AIDS.
British chiller about four psychic investigators who venture forth to unravel the mysteries of Hell House. Soundtrack composed by Delia Derbyshire.
Scintillating chronicle of the career of Memphis based, ground breaking record producer Sam Phillips, whose Sun Studios launched the careers of rock & roll icons Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash.
The first electronic score for a feature film was composed by Bebe and her husband Louis Barron for this cult camp sci-fi classic. Screened to mark the anniversary of Bebe Barron’s death on 20th April 2008.
Documentary about the unsung female rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Wanda Jackson.
+ Carmen Ghia & the Hotrods live performance