Doc 'n' Roll: PEVEN EVERETT: VOICE OF A GENERATION + Director Q&A
Doc’n Roll Film Festival returns to London this autumn for its 13th edition, bringing another exciting selection of music documentaries to cinemas across the city from 22 October to 8 November. Fiercely independent and rooted in a DIY spirit, Doc’n Roll celebrates the artists, outsiders, scenes and stories that shape music culture, spanning genres, generations and musical movements from around the world.
PEVEN EVERETT: VOICE OF A GENERATION
The incredible untold story of Peven Everett - a prolific Chicago musician, multi-instrumentalist, and the voice of dance music. From child jazz prodigy to a pioneering force across soul music, house music and dance music, he has created over 50 albums of original music through his own record label, Studio Confession, alongside VP and chanteuse Billie Jewell. Raised among jazz legends like Miles Davis, Betty Carter and Roy Hargrove, his influence and musical footprint has shaped generations. Featuring Damon Albarn, Yasiin Bey, Gorillaz, Karriem Riggins, DJ Rashida, Marc Cary, The Twilite Tone, Moodymann, Bootie Brown and more.
Stay around after for a Q&A with director Denholm Hewlett.
Film runtime: 100 minutes