CMW Film Fest To Showcase JIMI HENDRIX Biopic JIMI: All Is By My Side
April 8, 2014, 10 years ago
The seventh annual CMW Film Fest has announced its programming for this year's screenings being held on May 8th to 10th at Toronto's The Royal Cinema. Presented by Tribute Entertainment Media Group, this year's festival once again will showcase an eclectic mix of movie premieres and special screenings.
A number of films this year pay homage to musical legends and their long-lasting influence on music and culture. Featured films include: Finding Fela - The Story Of Fela Anikulapo Kuti's life, his music, his social and political importance; Jimi: All By My Side - a revealing biopic of JIMI HENDRIX from Academy Award winner, John Ridley (12 Years A Slave); Looking For Johnny: The Legend Of Johnny Thunders - covering the life of Thunders, (NEW YORK DOLLS, HEARTBREAKER) a defining figure in punk rock and the 1970s New York music scene; Heaven Adores You - an intimate, meditative inquiry into the life and music of Elliott Smith; Lukas Moodysson's acclaimed coming-of-age film, We Are the Best!; and Frank - an oddball band comedy starring Michael Fassbender and Maggie Gyllenhaal.
Jimi: All Is By My Side description:
“OUTKAST's André Benjamin stars as Jimi Hendrix in this revealing biopic from Academy Award winner, John Ridley (12 Years A Slave). Covering a year in Hendrix's life from 1966-67 as an unknown backup guitarist playing New York's Cheetah Club to making his mark in London's music scene up until his Monterey Pop triumph, the film presents an intimate portrait of the sensitive young musician on the verge of becoming a rock legend.”The sneak preview of Jimi: All Is By Side will take place on May 8th from 9:15pm – 11:15pm. Tickets for the CMW Film Fest are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. For more info visit CMW.net.
