March Music Documentaries
Music Mania – Documentaries on the tales of sound
Experience the power and soul of music in a whole new light with our series of music documentaries screening at Fed Square this March. Join us for an unforgettable weekend of cinema as we showcase some of the most iconic musicians and their unforgettable performances on the big screen.
20 Feet From Stardom shines a long-overdue spotlight on the hit-making contributions of longtime backup singers like Darlene Love and Merry Clayton. Stop Making Sense captures the frantic energy and artsy groove of Talking Heads in a concert movie shot at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in 1983. And Amazing Grace presents Aretha Franklin with her choir at the New Bethel Baptist Church in Watts, Los Angeles.
Enjoy the transformative power of music, and be moved by the sights and sounds of some of the greatest musicians of all time.
Friday 17 March, 8pm | Big Screen
PG
Filmmaker Morgan Neville shines a long-overdue spotlight on the hit-making contributions of longtime backup singers like Darlene Love and Merry Clayton.
Please note that this documentary will not have subtitles.
Saturday 18 March, 8pm | Big Screen
G
Director Jonathan Demme captures the frantic energy and artsy groove of Talking Heads in this concert movie shot at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in 1983.
Please note that this documentary will not have subtitles.
Sunday 19 March, 8pm | Big Screen
G
A documentary presenting Aretha Franklin with choir at the New Bethel Baptist Church in Watts, Los Angeles in January 1972.