The Doc n’ Roll film festival celebrates the masterful art of music documentary making, and they’re returning to the UK from 26 October – 12 November, with screenings across London and the UK.
25 feature films are playing at the festival, including documentaries on TLC, Judee Sill, Cyndi Lauper, The Zombies, Max Roach, The Elephant 6 Recording Co, Tom De Vit and Pavement.
The schedule also includes the first-ever authorised documentary on Nic Cave’s seminal band, The Birthday Party, and the story of the world’s largest-ever illegal rave, Free Party: A Folk History.
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Vanessa Lobon Garcia, director and co-founder of the festival, said of Doc n’ Roll 2023:
“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, offering hope and joy to people worldwide.”
Check out the full Doc n’ Roll lineup below, with more non-London screenings soon to be announced.
The Session Man: Nicky Hopkins + Q&A
26/10 | 6:20 PM | Barbican Cinema 1
Don Lewis and the Live Electronic Orchestra + Q&A
27/10 | 6:20 PM | Barbican Cinema 3
ALSO SCREENING IN GFT GLASGOW
Free Party: A Folk History + Q&A and After-Parties
27/10 | 6:20 PM | Rio Cinema
10/11 | 6:30 PM | Ritzy Brixton
ALSO SCREENING IN BIRMINGHAM, BRIGHTON, BRISTOL, EDINBURGH, HASTINGS, NEWCASTLE, NOTTINGHAM
Mutiny In Heaven: The Birthday Party
28/10 | 3:30 PM | Rio Cinema
10/11 | 4:00 PM | Ritzy Brixton
Deep Listening: The Story of Pauline Oliveros + Q&A
28/10 | 5:30 PM | Barbican Cinema 1
ALSO SCREENING REGIONALLY IN BRISTOL, CARDIFF, LEEDS
Not A Rock Doc – A Shark’s Tail + Q&A
28/10 | 8:00 PM | Rich Mix, Shoreditch
Even Hell Has Its Heroes: Earth + Q&A
29/10 | 3:45 PM | Rio Cinema
10/11 | 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
29/10 | 6:00 PM | The Garden Cinema
ALSO SCREENING REGIONALLY IN BRIGHTON, GLASGOW
Songs About Fucking: Marc Rebillet + Q&A
01/11 | 6:30 PM | Rio Cinema
Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes
01/11 | 6:20 PM | Barbican Cinema 2
Miúcha, the voice of Bossa Nova + Q&A
02/11 | 6:20 PM | Barbican Cinema 2
Don’t Ever Stop: Tony De Vit + Q&A
02/11 | 8:45 PM | Rio Cinema
ALSO SCREENING REGIONALLY IN BIRMINGHAM
Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill + Q&A
03/11 | 8:45 PM | Finsbury Park Picturehouse
11/11 | 16:15 PM | The Castle Cinema
ALSO SCREENING REGIONALLY IN BRIGHTON, MANCHESTER
Louder Than You Think – Gary Young & Pavement + Q&A
03/11 | 8:00 PM | Hackney Picturehouse
TLC FOREVER + Q&A
04/11 | 4:00 PM | Rio Cinema
ALSO SCREENING REGIONALLY IN BIRMINGHAM, BRIGHTON, CARDIFF, HASTINGS, NEWCASTLE
Hung Up on a Dream – The Zombies + Q&A
04/11 | 5:30 PM | Barbican Cinema 1
STILL WORKING 9 TO 5 + Q&A
05/11 | 4:00 PM | Finsbury Park Picturehouse
Play with the Devil – Becoming Zeal & Ardor + Q&A
05/11 | 5:00 PM | Hackney Picturehouse
ALSO SCREENING REGIONALLY IN CARDIFF
Let the Canary Sing – Cyndi Lauper + Q&A
07/11 | 8:45 PM | Finsbury Park Picturehouse
11/11 | 6:00 PM | Ritzy Brixton
ALSO SCREENING REGIONALLY IN BIRMINGHAM, BRIGHTON, CARDIFF, EDINBURGH, NEWCASTLE
Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story + Q&A
08/11 | 6:30 PM | Finsbury Park Picturehouse
Shorts Program – Free to Attend
08/11 | 6:30 PM | London College of Communications, Elephant & Castle
Rock Chicks + Q&A
09/11 | 6:30 PM | Finsbury Park Picturehouse
ALSO SCREENING REGIONALLY IN CARDIFF & MANCHESTER
Elephant 6 Recording Co.
09/11 | 8:00 PM | Hackney Picturehouse
The Skids: ReVolution + Q&A
11/11 | 8:00 PM | Finsbury Park Picturehouse + Q&A
ALSO SCREENING REGIONALLY IN GLASGOW
School of Rap + Q&A
12/11 | 5:00 PM | Finsbury Park Picturehouse + Q&A
Storm Heaven: Trampolene + Q&A
12/11 | 8:00 PM | Hackney Picturehouse + Q&A
ALSO SCREENING REGIONALLY IN CARDIFF
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