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Sheffield DocFest · 2013

Sheffield DocFest 2013

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11 films · 2 reviews

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Basically, Johnny Moped

Tracking the history of proto-punk band Johnny Moped, who are often cited as the pioneers of punk music. Amongst their former members are Captain Sensible and Chrissie Hynde.

(Country: United Kingdom; Year: 2013; Director: Fred Burns)

Electro Moscow (Elektro Moskva)

Exploring the zany, sonic universe of DIY electronic music-making in Russia and its links to the nation's endurance and survival.

(Country: Austria; Year: 2013; Director: Elena Tikhonova, Dominik Spritzendorfer)

From the Sea To The Land Beyond

Documentary about Britain's coastline.

(Country: UK; Year: 2012; Director: Penny Woolcock)

The Great Hip Hop Hoax

Review preview for The Great Hip Hop Hoax

This is amazing stuff.

Andrew Robertson · 4 out of 5
The true story of a lie.

(Country: United Kingdom; Year: 2013; Director: Jeanie Finlay; Stars: Gavin Bain, Billy Boyd)

Full review

How We Played The Revolution (Kaip mes zaideme revoliucija)

Documentary tracking subversive art-rock phenomenon Antis, often cited as the "spark" of the independence movement in Lithuania.

(Country: Lithuania, France; Year: 2011; Director: Giedre Zickyte)

Muscle Shoals

Down in Alabama Rick Hall founded FAME Studios and gave birth to the Muscle Shoals sound. Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Gregg Allman, Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Alicia Keys, Bono and others bear witness to the greatest untold American music story.

(Country: US; Year: 2013; Director: Greg 'Freddy' Camalier)

Notes from the Inside with James Rhodes

Away from the confines and formalities of a darkened concert hall, acclaimed "maverick pianist" James Rhodes visits a mental health institution and connects with four patients, each with their own tale to tell.

(Country: United Kingdom; Year: 2012; Director: Ursula Macfarlane)

Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer

Review preview for Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer

What does become difficult here is balance, in part because many of Pussy Riot's critics are so aggressive as to make their case for them.

Jennie Kermode · 4 out of 5
A documentary telling the story of both a band and a message, of a court case and in effect the trial of the entire Russian nation.

(Country: Russia, UK; Year: 2013; Director: Mike Lerner, Maxim Pozdorovkin)

Full review See: Interview with Mike Lermer about Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer

Opening night film

Shlomo

Acclaimed beatboxer Shlomo performs Bellydancer, an excerpt from his sell out show Mouthtronica.

(Country: United Kingdom; Year: 2013; Director: Christian Britten)

Sodiq

Story of a man whose dreams of becoming a doctor were shattered after he was charged with the gang-related shooting of another gifted teen.

(Country: United Kingdom; Year: 2013; Director: Adeyemi Michael)

TPB AFK: The Pirate Bay Away From Keyboard

An exploration of the complex social and political issues around the Pirate Bay trials.

(Country: Sweden, Denmark, Norway; Year: 2013; Director: Simon Klose)