Doc’n Roll’s 10th Film Festival edition will celebrate a decade of outstanding filmmaking this October and November. Renowned for its commitment to independent cinema, Doc’n Roll promises a milestone edition, with films about TLC, Cyndi Lauper, Nicky Hopkins, The Zombies, Max Roach, The Elephant 6 Recording Co, lockdown YouTube sensation Marc Rebillet, the first-ever authorised film about Nick Cave’s seminal band The Birthday Party, and much more. Read below for further information.
Tickets and more available here.
Vanessa Lobon Garcia, director and co-founder of Doc’n Roll Film Fest, says:
“I am thrilled to announce that this year marks our 10th anniversary. It’s a significant milestone in Doc’n Roll Film Fest’s journey, and its expansion from what began as a boutique East London music discovery film festival back in 2014 to a UK-wide celebration of offbeat subcultures across 10 cities. Over the past decade, we have been passionate about championing myriad global music subcultures through the art of documentary, primarily by first-time filmmakers. Our festival has become a platform for diverse, outlier and independent voices, reflecting both our ethos and the profound impact of music on people’s lives.“
“This special edition is a testament to the power of music, transcending boundaries and cultures, and uniting us all in a shared love for the art form. Through these documentaries, we aim to shed light on the remarkable stories of artists who, like us, have pursued their passions against the odds with unwavering dedication. Their journeys inspire us, and offer hope and joy to people worldwide.“
This year’s programme of 25 premiere feature films, including 6 World premieres and 50 UK-wide events, will spotlight a wide range of music genres, including rock, punk, rap, folk, dance, black metal, drone metal, bossa nova, jazz, avant garde and more. Viewers will journey around the world from Basel to Brazil, Atlanta to Australia, Seattle to Swansea. Satellite regional screenings of selected films will take place in Brighton, Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Hastings, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham and Glasgow, spreading the magic of indie cinema and music across the UK.
The 10th edition of Doc’n Roll Film Festival looks to inspire, entertain, enlighten and provoke discussion through a variety of post-screening Q&A sessions.
Doc’n Roll Jury Award – Best Music Doc of 2023
Six films in this year’s lineup are in competition for the Doc’n Roll Jury Award for Music Doc of the Year, judged by a panel of music and film industry luminaries:
Alfred George Bailey (Award-winning filmmaker)
Deb Grant (BBC6 Music presenter)
Ellie Rose Davies (Goat Girl band member and filmmaker)
Jason Solomon (Film critic)
Jack Oliver (Head of Co-Production, Sky)
Lizzie Gilliet (Head of Documentary at Misfits Entertainment)
The shortlisted films in competition for the Best Doc Award are:
The Session Man: Nicky Hopkins
Even Hell Has It Heroes: Earth
Free Party: A Folk History
TLC Forever
Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill
Miucha, the Voice of Bossa Nova
See below for London listings, with detailed regional cinema listings TBA.
Cinema listings:
The Session Man: Nicky Hopkins + Q&A
October 26 | 6:20 PM | Barbican Cinema 1
Don Lewis and the Live Electronic Orchestra + Q&A
October 27 | 6:20 PM | Barbican Cinema 3
ALSO SCREENING IN GFT GLASGOW
Free Party: A Folk History + Q&A and After-Parties X 2
October 27 | 6:20 PM | Rio Cinema
November 10 | 6:30 PM | Ritzy Brixton
ALSO SCREENING IN BIRMINGHAM, BRIGHTON, BRISTOL, EDINBURGH, HASTINGS, NEWCASTLE, NOTTINGHAM
Mutiny In Heaven: The Birthday Party
October 28 | 3:30 PM | Rio Cinema
November 10 | 4:00 PM | Ritzy Brixton
Deep Listening: The Story of Pauline Oliveros + Q&A
October 28 | 5:30 PM | Barbican Cinema 1
ALSO SCREENING REGIONALLY IN BRISTOL, CARDIFF, LEEDS
Not A Rock Doc – A Shark’s Tail + Q&A
October 28 | 8:00 PM | Rich Mix, Shoreditch
Even Hell Has Its Heroes: Earth + Q&A
October 29 | 3:45 PM | Rio Cinema
November 10 | 9:00 PM | The Castle Cinema
ALSO SCREENING REGIONALLY IN BIRMINGHAM, BRIGHTON, CARDIFF, HASTINGS, EDINBURGH
Blues Run The Game: The Strange Tale of Jackson C. Frank + Q&A
October 29 | 6:00 PM | The Garden Cinema
ALSO SCREENING REGIONALLY IN BRIGHTON, GLASGOW
Songs About Fucking: Marc Rebillet + Q&A
November 01 | 6:30 PM | Rio Cinema
Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes
November 01 | 6:20 PM | Barbican Cinema 2
Miúcha, the Voice of Bossa Nova + Q&A
November 02 | 6:20 PM | Barbican Cinema 2
Don’t Ever Stop: Tony De Vit + Q&A
November 02 | 8:45 PM | Rio Cinema
ALSO SCREENING REGIONALLY IN BIRMINGHAM
Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill + Q&A
November 03 | 8:45 PM | Finsbury Park Picturehouse
November 11 | 16:15 PM | The Castle Cinema
ALSO SCREENING REGIONALLY IN BRIGHTON, MANCHESTER
Louder Than You Think – Gary Young & Pavement + Q&A
November 03 | 8:00 PM | Hackney Picturehouse
TLC Forever + Q&A
November 04 | 4:00 PM | Rio Cinema
ALSO SCREENING REGIONALLY IN BIRMINGHAM, BRIGHTON, CARDIFF, HASTINGS, NEWCASTLE
Hung Up on a Dream – The Zombies + Q&A
November 04 | 5:30 PM | Barbican Cinema 1
Still Working 9 To 5 + Q&A
November 05 | 4:00 PM | Finsbury Park Picturehouse
Play with the Devil – Becoming Zeal & Ardor + Q&A
November 05 | 5:00 PM | Hackney Picturehouse
ALSO SCREENING REGIONALLY IN CARDIFF
Let the Canary Sing – Cyndi Lauper + Q&A
November 07 | 8:45 PM | Finsbury Park Picturehouse
November 11 | 6:00 PM | Ritzy Brixton
ALSO SCREENING REGIONALLY IN BIRMINGHAM, BRIGHTON, CARDIFF, EDINBURGH, NEWCASTLE
Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story + Q&A
November 08 | 6:30 PM | Finsbury Park Picturehouse
Shorts Program – Free to Attend
November 08 | 6:30 PM | London College of Communications, Elephant & Castle
Rock Chicks + Q&A
November 09 | 6:30 PM | Finsbury Park Picturehouse
ALSO SCREENING REGIONALLY IN CARDIFF & MANCHESTER
Elephant 6 Recording Co.
November 09 | 8:00 PM | Hackney Picturehouse
The Skids: ReVolution + Q&A
November 11 | 8:00 PM | Finsbury Park Picturehouse + Q&A
ALSO SCREENING REGIONALLY IN GLASGOW
School of Rap + Q&A
November 12 | 5:00 PM | Finsbury Park Picturehouse + Q&A
Storm Heaven: Trampolene + Q&A
November 12 | 8:00 PM | Hackney Picturehouse + Q&A
Also screening regionally in cardiff