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Sheffield DocFest · 2026

Sheffield DocFest 2026

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7 films

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The Ballad Of Judas Priest

From working-class roots in England's industrial Black Country to rock's hall of fame, a story of heavy metal, closeted queerness and a culture war.

(Country: US; Year: 2026; Director: Sam Dunn, Tom Morello; Stars: Rob Halford, Ian Hill, Glenn Tipton, K.K. Downing, Scott Travis, Richie Faulkner)

UK premiere

Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial VS That's The Weight Of The World)

The boisterous, decades-spanning story of this legendary American band and its enigmatic founder, Maurice White.

(Country: US; Year: 2026; Director: Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson)

International premiere

Heaven 17: The Last Temptation

Sheffield synth legends Heaven 17 hit the road for what might be their final tour, facing up to age, loyalty and unfinished business with the past.

(Country: UK; Year: 2026; Director: James Strong)

World premiere

KÖLN TRACKS: The Legend of Keith Jarrett's Köln Concert

An “imperfect” concert becomes immortal, as Köln Tracks unravels how Keith Jarrett reshaped music with a single, transcendent night.

(Country: France; Year: 2026; Director: Vincent Duceau)

European premiere

Notes From The Underground

A cross-generational oral history of Cape Town, told through the underground hip-hop scene that turned rhythm, resistance and mentorship into a living education system.

(Country: South Africa; Year: 2026; Director: Adrian Van Wyk, Chris Kets)

International premiere

Ultimate Thunder

A punk band whose members have learning disabilities and Down syndrome fight to reach a bigger stage as funding cuts, health scares and setbacks close in.

(Country: UK; Year: 2026; Director: Ben G Brown)

World premiere

The Way We Move

Amber Galloway has spent her career making live music visible for Deaf audiences. Now she's training two new interpreters for the ultimate high-stakes debut at Austin City Limits.

(Country: France; Year: 2026; Director: Vanessa Dumont, Nicolas Davenel)

European premiere