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📻 Matt Johnson of the band THE THE, known for his intensely personal and political songs, has remained silent for 15 years. Conflicted by creative inertia, he has observed from the sidelines as corporate state propaganda has swamped the cultural airwaves.

This 84-minute documentary, inspired by the poem of the same name by British-born, Los Angeles based poet John Tottenham, is centered around Johnson's 12 hour live Radio Cineola broadcast and within the film, through recitations of Tottenham’s poetry, Matt Johnson examines his troubled relationship with celebrity and the creative process and, through the tragic deaths of his mother and two of his brothers, how bereavement has informed his work and outlook.

For those who are not familiar with The The below are links to some of their best songs:

Uncertain Smile
Slow Emotion Replay
This Is The Day

Look forward to seeing you guys there

Ray

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🗓️ SCHEDULE BREAKDOWN

  • 7:30 PM: Drinks (BFI Bar)
  • 8:30 PM: Movie (NFT1)
  • 10:35PM: Film Review & Drinks (BFI Bar)

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🎬 PLOT DETAILS

  • In addition to the screening of The Inertia Variations and Q&A, this event features music videos by The The that exist as a result of this film. Trailer

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  • BFI Southbank: Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XT

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