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Get ready to rock: the UK's epic music documentary festival is back

Jessica Dellow, Content Writer UK, Thatsup Jessica Dellow, Content Writer UK, Thatsup
Jessica Dellow

The Doc'n Roll Film Festival is back in London this weekend, bringing a lineup of incredible music documentaries to big screens around the city. It's kicking off at BFI Southbank and Barbican Cinemas and running across six other London cinemas, including Rio in Dalston and Brixton's Ritzy, as well as 12 other UK regional cities.

This iconic film-focused festival has been running since 2014 and celebrates music in its many forms—from punk to jazz, hip-hop to electronica. It's an opportunity to watch films about iconic musicians, find new favourites, and explore the stories that inspired the music. Highlights include highlights the international premiere of 'Ol' Dirty Bastard: A Tale Of Two Dirtys' and screenings of 'Pauline Black: A 2-Tone Story', 'Pretty Ugly: The Story Of Lunachicks', '1-800-On-Her-Own: Ani DiFranco', and many more. 

Expect Q&As, live performances, and opportunities to meet fellow music and film lovers. The full line-up of films can be found here.

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