World Premiere
The Angels came hurtling out of Adelaide in the 1970s with the searing guitar sound of the Brewster brothers and Doc Neeson, a frontman who was beyond intense. Their songs remain etched in the DNA of this city: Am I Ever Goin’ to See Your Face Again, Take a Long Line, No Secrets. They worked their way up, developing an unmistakably unique musical style. By 1978 they were a behemoth of the local rock scene and on the path to international success… until they just missed their chance. Yet they still revolutionised the Aussie music scene, transforming it from pretty pop to gritty guitar rock, featuring ferocious and theatrical live shows. Adelaide director Madeleine Parry (Hannah Gadsby: Nanette) has made a surprisingly intimate documentary, with band members’ home videos and never-before-seen photos, exploring the internal tensions that strained relationships to breaking point, even while producing incandescent rock’n’roll.
Opening Night will also feature the World Premiere of the short film Marungka Tjalatjunu (Dipped in Black), written and directed by Derik Lynch and Matthew Thorne.
Ticket price includes access to the post-screening gala event. To celebrate the World Premiere of their film, AFF is excited to announce that The Angels will perform an exclusive gig for post-screening gala attendees.
Guests will enjoy a post-screening celebration in unique Adelaide style, alongside the filmmakers, members of the band, and an A-list of screen industry talent.
The Angels: Kickin' Down the Door is an Adelaide Film Festival Investment Fund premiere title.
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