Doc’n Roll Movies Presents: We Are Fugazi From Washington D.C. – A Charity-Supported Screening Collection Throughout the UK and Eire.
INITIAL DATES:
8 FEBRUARY
LONDON – RIO CINEMA DALSTON
GLASGOW – GFT CINEMA
BIRMINGHAM – MOCKINGBIRD CINEMA
15 FEBRUARY
DUBLIN – LIGHTHOUSE CINEMA
MORE UK & IRE DATES/CITES TBC FOR MARCH
In an period the place political landscapes are shifting in the direction of extra conservative ideologies, WE ARE FUGAZI FROM WASHINGTON D.C. emerges as a beacon of resistance and unity. This compelling movie chronicles the long-lasting punk band Fugazi’s unwavering dedication to grassroots activism, radical anti-consumerism, and group constructing by means of their legendary $5 profit live shows. These beliefs, deeply rooted in defiance towards corporatism, resonate with a brand new urgency in at present’s socio-political local weather.
Doc’n Roll Movies is proud to announce a sequence of charity-supported screenings of WE ARE FUGAZI FROM WASHINGTON D.C. throughout the UK and Eire. Every screening won’t solely have a good time the band’s enduring ethos however may even function a platform for social motion. Within the spirit of Fugazi’s community-first rules, all earnings from these occasions can be donated to native meals financial institution charities in every city, straight supporting these most affected by the rising inequality.
Concerning the Movie
Curated by Joe Gross, Jeff Krulik, and Joseph Pattisall, WE ARE FUGAZI FROM WASHINGTON D.C. marks 20 years for the reason that band’s final stay efficiency on November 4, 2002, at London’s Discussion board. This 96-minute movie is a crowd-sourced assortment of fan-recorded stay performances and uncommon archival footage. Removed from a traditional documentary, this “non-documentary” pays homage to Fugazi’s electrical presence on stage, as seen by means of the lenses of their passionate followers. It’s a celebration not simply of the band, however of the group and the ephemeral moments captured by the audiences themselves.
DOC’N ROLL’S HEAD OF PROGRAMMING COLM FORDE SAYS:
“By attending these screenings, audiences won’t solely interact with the highly effective legacy of Fugazi but additionally contribute to a significant trigger. Collectively, we are able to rework this musical cinematic expertise into an act of solidarity, straight aiding these in want.”
For extra info on screening dates and venues, please go to www.docnrollfestival.com
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