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Sheffield DocFest · 2010

Sheffield DocFest 2010

Music Docs

A celebration of the best documentary work about music, contributing to a longstanding DocFest tradition.

Programme

8 films · 2 reviews

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Beats Of Freedom (Zew Wolnosci)

Polish musicians reflect on the restrictions on music that were imposed on their country under Communist rule.

(Country: Poland; Year: 2010; Director: Wojciech Slota, Leszek Gnoinski; Stars: Tomek Lipinski)

Benda Bilili!

Review preview for Benda Bilili!

Renaud Barret treads a careful path, resulting in a film that captures wider realities whilst providing an engaging, entertaining story of one band's search for fame.

Jennie Kermode · 3 out of 5
A group of homeless blues musicians disabled by childhood polio join forces with a street kid with a home made instrument and make plans to tour Europe.

(Country: France; Year: 2010; Director: Florent de la Tullaye, Renaud Barret)

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Elgar: The Man Behind The Mask

A documentary portrait on the composer, exploring his wary fascination with celebrity and class.

(Country: UK; Year: 2009; Director: John Bridcut)

KMS - Jewish Negros

Three young Ethiopian Jews in a rap group use their music to confront the racism they encounter in Israeli society.

(Country: Israel; Year: 2010; Director: Moran Ifergan)

Legend: A Film About Greg Garing

A revealing encounter with the terminally ill country and bluegrass star.

(Country: US; Year: 2010; Director: Emily Branham)

Now As It Was Then - Heaven 17 The Story of Penthouse & Pavement

The story of Sheffield band Heaven 17 and their struggle to record their first album against a background of poverty.

(Country: UK; Year: 2010; Director: James Strong)

Player Hating: A Love Story

A documentary about young hip hop artist Half-a-Mill and his struggle to deal with an aggressive, highly competitive environment.

(Country: US; Year: 2009; Director: Maggie Hadleigh-West)

The "Socalled" Movie

Review preview for The "Socalled" Movie

Newcomers may find it hard to get into because we are only played short snatches of all this interesting music.

Jennie Kermode · 2.5 out of 5
The story of rapper Josh Dolgin, alias Socalled, and his fusion of hip hop with traditional Jewish music.

(Country: Canada; Year: 2010; Director: Garry Beitel)

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