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UK Premiere: Love Yourself Today (15*) + ScreenTalk with Damien Dempsey and Ross Killeen

Doc'n Roll Film Festival 2021

,Barbican Cinema 1
Damien Dempsey in a black and white image shot from below, holding a microphone

Damien Dempsey’s legendary annual concert at Vicar Street, Dublin, as seen through the eyes of his fans, is captured in this powerful, electrifying documentary. 

Focusing on the music of acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter Damien Dempsey, this documentary also turns the lens in the direction of his legendarily committed fans. Dempsey’s music often reflects his fans' pain, alleviates their anguish and ultimately provides peace as they ‘sing all their cares away’. Every Christmas in Dublin, the crowds gather for Damo’s Christmas gig at Vicar Street; a cathartic ritual, and a place where complex emotions can be laid bare.

Through the prism of the concert, we meet Dempsey and three members of his audience. We hear their stories, unravel their grief and find the light in the darkness through communal art. Part documentary, part concert film, Love Yourself Today explores themes of addiction and loss and also hope and positivity, in a celebration of modern spirituality and the power of music to heal.
 

Tagged with: Cinema Doc'n Roll Film Festival 2021

Ireland 2021 Dir Ross Killeen 79 min 

 

Barbican Cinema 1

Location
Barbican Cinema 1 is located within the main Barbican building on Level -2. Head to Level G and walk towards the Lakeside Terrace where you’ll find stairs and lifts to take you down to the venue floor.   

Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.