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Tom Petty: Somewhere You Feel Free - The Making of Wildflowers (15)

,Barbican Cinema 2
Tom Petty in the studio in a scene from Tom Petty: Somewhere You Feel Free

Winner of the 2021 SXSW Audience Award, this documentary offers a unique take on the Petty legacy, diving deep into a condensed period of creativity and freedom for the legendary rock star. 

Capturing the period of 1993-1995, during which he created his seminal and most emotionally raw album Wildflowers, the unvarnished look at Petty features never-before-seen footage drawn from a newly discovered archive of 16mm film as well as new interviews with album co-producers Rick Rubin and Heartbreaker Mike Campbell, along with original Heartbreaker Benmont Tench.

Director Mary Wharton illuminates an artist at the height of his powers, providing an intimate and emotional look at an enigmatic icon with archival footage of Petty and his band in the recording studio, behind-the-scenes on tour, and at home with his family, providing a view of Tom Petty as he has never been seen before.

Tagged with: Cinema Event Cinema

US 2021 Dir Mary Wharton 89 min 

Barbican Cinema 2

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.