2016 UMBRELLA cAtALogUE MUSIC

2016 UMBRELLA cAtALogUE MUSIC

FOR ALL ENQUIRIES REGARDING UMBRELLA’S THEATRICAL CATALOGUE PLEASE CONTACT ACHALA DATAR – [email protected] | 03 9020 5134 umbrellaent.films @Umbrella_Films

STRANDEDThe 1970s Punk Rock movement: New York had The Ramones, London had Sex Pistols, Australia had The Saints...Stranded takes a look at the role four musicians from suburban Brisbane played in the explosion of one of the all time greatest musical movements.Featuring interviews with the members of the band, including its leaders Ed Kuepper and Chris Bailey, as well as the likes of Sir Bob Geldof, former Dead Kennedys frontman Jello Biafra and Buzzcocks guitarist Steve Diggle, Stranded examines how the oppressive and conservative government of Joh Bjelke-Petersen in the 1970s helped act as a catalyst for the rise of punk rock in Australia, and how as a result The Saints went on to be one of the most influential bands in the country.

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KYLIE MINOGUE: SHOWTIMEWith over 70 million albums sold worldwide, Kylie Minogue has earned her crown as the Princess of Pop. Kylie Minogue Showtime captures the essence of her grand ascension to fame from her early acting days on Australian Soap sensation Neighbours through to her hit recordings ‘Hand On Your Heart’, ‘Tears On My Pillow’ and the 6 million plus selling dance anthem ‘Can’t Get you Out of My Head’. With 12 albums under her crown, a reputation for stellar live shows and celebrating K27 with recent recording ‘Kiss Me Once’, featuring the likes of super star collaborators Sia Furler and Pharrell Williams, Kylie Minogue Showtime features insights into Kylie’s many impressive achievements.

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BP SUPER SHOW ELLA FITZGERALDElla Fitzgerald visited Australia back in 1960. Gracefully stepping up to the microphone for the celebrated television event The BP Super Show, hosted by musician and entertainer Horrie Dargie.Ella Fitzgerald delivered a mellifluous set of legendary songs in an intimate concert setting at The Embers in Toorak Road, South Yarra, Victoria. This rarely seen B&W television treat is considered to be one of the earliest audio-visual recordings of the ‘First Lady of Song’. Backed by the smooth sounds of the Lou Levy Quartet, Ella Fitzgerald performs 14 memorable Jazz and Blues classics

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BANDSTAND LIVE IN AUSTRALIA PETER, PAUL AND MARYHosted by the ever-charming Brian Henderson, Bandstand set the TV standard for 14 entertaining years, showcasing the very best of Australian and international Pop and Rock’N’Roll music of the 60s and 70s.In 1967 Bandstand celebrated one of the world’s finest Folk music acts, broadcasting a live concert of legendary American group PETER, PAUL & MARY playing to a capacity crowd, recorded at the Sydney Stadium.Capturing a triumphant trio of musicians at the height of their career, featuring lively chats, comedic interludes and audience participation, this Bandstand Special is a musical treat for Folk fans and music lovers alike.

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BP SUPER SHOW LOUIS ARMSTRONGOne of the greatest musical talents of all time, Louis ‘Satchmo’ Armstrong raised his trumpet and delivered a sensational concert for the BP Supershow, recorded at Australia’s Television City (GTV 9 Studios) in 1964.Backed by his talented All-Star band (including drummer extraordinaire Danny Barcelona, pianist Billy Kyle, bass player Arvell Shaw, trombonist Trummy Young and clarinetist Joe Darensbourg).Also featuring lively sponsor spots presented by Brian Henderson, this rarely seen and thoroughly entertaining B&W television treat is a must for all jazz fans.

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REG LINDSAY LIVE ACROSS AUSTRALIA

Australian Country legend Reg Lindsay was responsible for an incredible five hundred songs during a fifty year career between 1951 to 2008.The first ever Aussie to appear at Nashville’s famous Grand Ole Opry in 1968, his many great achievements and memorable contributions to the country music landscape, are indubitable.This special tribute to Reg Lindsay features classic interviews and performances with the entertainer recorded between 1979 and 1994 – from The Don Lane Show, The Midday Show, as well as appearances on Today with Steve Liebmann and The Ernie and Denise Show - Reg Lindsay’s laconic charm shines through to illuminate a truly stellar career.

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SMOKY DAWSON LIVE ACROSS AUSTRALIA

Australia’s first ‘singing cowboy’ Smoky Dawson entertained audiences for over 70 years with his trademark steel string guitar and distinct country yodel.A true pioneer of the Australian country music scene backed by a well respected radio show, his exploits and adventures astride his beloved horse Flash were legendary.This special tribute features classic interviews with the entertainer recorded between 1987 and 1992 – from The Midday Show with Ray Martin to The Today Show, exploring his body of work and great humanitarian endeavours, including a touching dedication to street kids alongside wife and number one fan Dot.

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SUNBURY ‘73Three days and three nights across a glorious Australia Day weekend in 1973, the Sunbury Music festival rocked out loud to an estimated 40,000 people.An energetic portal into the festival experience, directed by famed TV exponent Peter Faiman, SUNBURY ‘73 captures the essence the festival and reflects the strength of Aussie music festival culture in bringing people together for a party to remember.Hosted by Ken Sparkes, including an exclusive interview with promoter John Fowler, SUNBURY ‘73 features key performances by:Greg Quill and Country Radio, Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs and legendary Aussie comic Paul Hogan introducing the one and only Johnny O’Keefe.

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umbrellaent.films @Umbrella_FilmsFOR ALL ENQUIRIES REGARDING UMBRELLA’S THEATRICAL CATALOGUE PLEASE CONTACT ACHALA DATAR – [email protected] | 03 9020 5134

AC/DC: DIRTY DEEDSTHE UNATHORISED BIOGRAPHY OF THE LOUDEST BAND IN ROCK AND ROLL.AC/DC: Dirty Deeds boldy highlights one of the most influential rock bands in history, exploring its incredible impact on the music scene and passionately detailing the 40 plus years of hard rock celebrated by audiences around the world.Featuring rare and classic archival footage of the group, from their extraordinary debut on Australian live TV performing Baby Please Don’t Go on ABC’s Countdown in 1975, through to hit songs Highway to Hell, Hells Bells and Thunderstruck, to interviews with Angus Young and Brian Johnson, this thoroughly researched program leaves no stone unturned in describing AC/DC as the true titans of rock and roll.

AUTOLUMINESCENTContaining a selection of rare footage and moving interviews with Rowland S. Howard, Nick Cave, Wim Wenders, Mick Harvey, Lydia Lunch, Henry Rollins, Thurston Moore, Bobby Gillespie, and Adalita, AUTOLUMINESCENT traces the life of Roland S. Howard, as words and images etch light into what has always been ‘the mysterious dark’.

BILLY THORPE AND THE AZTECS LIVE AT BOGGO ROAD JAILRecorded in 1993 in Queensland’s notorious Boggo Road prison, this scorching live show – part of a triple bill with The Divinyls and Rose Tattoo – sees rock icon Billy Thorpe and his band return to Australia for the first time in 20 years and deliver rock n’ roll nirvana through a virtual replay of their legendary Sunbury set from 1972.The band are in full flight as they roll out all their big hits, including: Most People I Know Think That I’m Crazy , Mamma, Be Bop A Lula, Rock Me Baby, C.C. Rider, Rock ‘n’ Roll City, World Turning, Ooh Poo Pa Doo and many more.

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“ IF YOU MAKE SOMETHING THAT IS SO MAGICAL, SO UNIQUE YOU WILL PAY THE PRICE... IT’S THE DEVIL’S BARGAIN.”

LYDIA LUNCH

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BLOKES YOU CAN TRUST (COSMIC PSYCHOS)For 30 years, the Cosmic Psychos have blazed a trail of empty beer cans and busted ear drums around the globe with their quintessential Australian drawl and pounding punk rock songs. This is an extraordinary tale of Australia’s most unique cultural ambassadors, who sing about dead kangaroos, pubs and schnitzels. It’s a tribute to a country lad, a family man, still rocking and rolling, when most have retired to the couch.

BRIAN ENO THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH 1971 – 1977The Man Who Fell To Earth 1971-1977 details Eno’s rapid ascent during the excitement of a changing music scene, where electronica was no longer feared, but accepted as a dynamic and bold assault on the senses.Best known for his early involvement with key art rock outfit group, U2, David Bowie, Talking Heads, John Cale, Depeche Mode, Paul Simon, Devo, Grace Jones and more recently Coldplay.Incorporating interviews, audio clips and archival footage this is a compelling story of an amazing artist, supported by musical examples, laudatory stories and much more.

CHAD MORGAN – I’M NOT DEAD YETNarrated by rock musician Tex Perkins, I’m Not Dead Yet is the ‘unplugged’ chronicle of 78 year-old comic country music legend Chad Morgan and his wife Joanie, as they travel and perform throughout regional and outback Australia.Chad Morgan’s extensive body of work reveals a consummate bush storyteller with a politically incorrect twist. He sings about chasing Sheilas, fighting drongos, shotgun weddings, getting drunk and copulating double-decker blow flies! Chad is the first person to be honoured with the CMAA Lifetime Achievement Award and was once dubbed the ‘crown prince of comedy’ by revered country singer and cohort Slim Dusty.

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“ BLOKES YOU CAN TRUST IS ONE OF THE BEST ROCK DOCOS OF THE PAST DECADE.”

MATT COYTE ROLLING STONE AUSTRALIA

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“ ENERGETIC, YOUTHFUL, FREQUENTLY HILARIOUS AND ULTIMATELY SO SAD, DOGS IN SPACE IS AN AUSTRALIAN COUNTER-CULTURE CLASSIC.”

CINEMA AUTOPSY

DOGS IN SPACESet against the backdrop of Melbourne’s late ‘70s punk rock scene, Dogs in Space chronicles life in a chaotic, squalid share-house. Hippies, addicts, students and radicals fill their days and nights with sex, drugs, parties and television. Writer/director Richard Lowenstein balances a series of chaotic vignettes with the central story of the romance between housemates Sam (Michael Hutchence), the lead singer of the band, Dogs in Space and his lover Anna (Saskia Post) as it spirals out of control.

THE HARDER THEY COMEThe film that took reggae music to the world, The Harder They Come is the essential rebel-reggae story of a young Kingston musician whose attempt to lift himself from poverty leads to drug dealing and murder.Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff plays the young musician and outlaw who fights back against a corrupt system, a man who finally gets fame and a hit record, as he spends his days on the run from police and gangsters.A worldwide cult hit, this defining film gave reggae music a global audience, and is presented complete and uncut in a new widescreen transfer.

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE: DRESSED TO THRILLIncorporating rare archival footage (including the MTV VMA ‘N Sync reunion performance), detailed press coverage and insightful celebrity commentary, Justin Timberlake: Dressed To Thrill tells the story of a highly driven entertainer, considered by many as one of the greatest artists of his generation.

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A HARD DAY’S NIGHTThe Fab Four’s famous first foray into film is considered one of the most innovative and refreshing music movies ever made.Celebrating the phenomenon of Beatlemania in 1964 and capturing John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr in their electrifying element, A Hard Day’s Night is a wildly irreverent journey through one day in the life of arguably the world’s greatest rock’n’roll act.

“ THE CITIZEN KANE OF JUKEBOX MUSICALS. ”

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LED ZEPPELIN: DAZED AND CONFUSEDA rare look at Led Zeppelin, from their humble beginnings to their status as rock gods. The volatile chemistry between singer Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page, bassist John Paul Jones and drummer John Bonham led to tensions within the band, but this dynamic was essential to their success. Led Zeppelin: Dazed And Confused charts the incredible heights and extreme lows that helped forge one of the greatest rock bands ever and includes interviews with the living members of the band.

LITTLE STEVIE’S STEVIE WRIGHT BANDSteve Wright may well be regarded as a pioneer of Australian Rock ‘n’ Roll. In the ‘60s with The Easybeats he created several Australian hits like She’s So Fine, Sorry and I’ll Make You Happy and the worldwide smash Friday On My Mind. In the ‘70s he began work on his debut album Hard Road with Easybeats’ songwriters Harry Vanda and George Young.

This concert, recorded at Adelaide’s Bridgeway Hotel in 1987 is the culmination of three decades of commitment to rock from an artist whose legacy endures unabated today.

ONCE AROUND THE SUNAT LAST, the long-lost film inspired by Australia’s first rock festival – The Pilgrimage For Pop Festival – at Ourimbah, near Sydney in 1970.Starring: • BILLY THORPE AND THE AZTECS • JEFF ST JOHN AND THE COPPERWINE • CHAIN • TULLY • WENDY SADDINGTON AND COMPANY CAINE • LEO DE CASTRO • HANS POULSEN • MAX MERRITT AND THE METEORSand Featuring • ALLAN MOARYAWAALLA BARKER

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THE OVER THE HILL BANDWell out of the spotlight and into the twilight of her life, 70 year-old Claire (Marilou Mermans) is at cross-roads. A respected chanteuse back in the days of old with darling dames ‘The Sisters of Love.’ she longs to get back together with the girls for one more song.Rocked by the sudden passing of her beloved husband, she decides to grip life by the microphone stand and mount a return to the stage, enlisting the help of her wayward son Sid (Jan Van Looveren). A rebellious musician himself, Sid is tasked with the unenviable challenge of bringing ‘The Sisters of Love’ to a whole new audience, but only on his own terms and to the rhythm of a totally new beat.

QUEEN MERCURY RISINGUnquestionably one of the world’s biggest and best-selling rock bands, with over 200 million albums sold worldwide, Queen’s rise to fame is expertly documented in Queen: Mercury Rising, capturing their remarkable story through rare archive footage, interviews and in-depth access to the likes of Brian May and Paul Gambaccini.

RIDE RISE ROAR RIDE, RISE, ROAR is a concert film featuring David Byrne that blends riveting onstage performances with intimate details of the creative collaborations that make the music and performance happen.

Shot with multiple cameras over several concerts during the 08/09 tour, the film blends the energy and charisma of classic Talking Heads with the heartfelt pathos of David Byrne and Brian Eno’s most recent collaboration.

Between the songs, the film achieves an unprecedented intimacy with David Byrne and the band, documenting behind-the-scenes auditions, rehearsals, and interviews with key players while revealing the creative process that led to the show’s unique fusion of pop music and modern dance.

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THE SLIM DUSTY MOVIE Journey back to an Australia of country showgrounds, back-breaking roads, irrepressible bush larrikins, long trains and ever-rolling trucks, paddocks of ripened wheat and kegs of amber fluid. Welcome to the world of Slim Dusty.Combining nostalgic historical recreations, exhilarating concert scenes and on-the-road candid footage with the man himself, this big screen adventure spans 50 years in the life of a remarkable performer who was known the world over as “The Man Who Is Australia”.

TAYLOR SWIFT – JUST FOR YOUGrowing up on a Christmas tree farm in Pennsylvania, she was a long way from the life she leads now – complete with sold-out tours, hit songs and high-profile romances.Learn how her songwriting helped her cope with her teenage troubles and get all the details on her past loves including Joe Jonas, Jake Gyllenhaal and John Mayer.

VICTOR VICTORIAWritten and directed by Blake Edwards, with an unforgettable score by Henry Mancini. From electrifying excitement of Le Jazz Hot to the contemplative Crazy World, from the humor of Chicago, Illinois to the touching Almost a Love Song, Victor Victoria has it all. An out-of-work British soprano, Victoria (Julie Andrews, reprising the role she made famous), falls in with a down-on-his-luck gay man (Tony Roberts, Annie Hall), who gets the idea to present her as the world’s greatest female impersonator, “Victor.” Based on the 1982 film of the same name, this production was filmed on the Broadway stage in 1995. It includes extensive new dance numbers and songs by Henry Mancini & Leslie Bricusse and additional music by Frank Wildhorn.

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