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Bolden 18*

Part of EFG London Jazz Festival

,Barbican Cinema 3
Gary Carr playing the cornetist Buddy Bolden

This new feature film is an impressionistic portrait of the pioneering cornetist Buddy Bolden, sometimes credited as the “father” of jazz.

The story is told almost entirely in flashback, from within the mind of Buddy Bolden (Gary Carr) as he paces the cell of the psychiatric hospital where he is incarcerated. It interweaves very early childhood memories with others from his young adulthood in turn-of-the-century New Orleans, when he makes waves as an inspired musician but falls under the sway of an unscrupulous manager.

The film conjures a convincing period ambience and comes alive especially in the scenes where Buddy and his band perform at the local dance hall, and in others featuring Louis Armstrong performing a tribute to the musician he describes as “the first king of New Orleans music”. The soundtrack features original contributions by Wynton Marsalis. 
 

Tagged with: Cinema EFG London Jazz Festival

US 2019 Dir Daniel Pritzker 108 min Digital presentation

Barbican Cinema 3

Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue. 

Address
Beech 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.