The 2nd Annual Philly F/M Festival will feature four days of independent music and film at venues throughout the city! Watch live performances by over 100 artists, including Deadmau5, The Descendents, Silverstein, Good Old War + many more. Join us at Invincible Pictures Sound Stages for music-related short films and documentaries including Color Me Obsessed (9.23.11), Beatboxing: The 5th Element of Hip Hop, (9.24.11) Freaks In Love (9.24.11) and Bob and The Monster (9.25.11). Keeping with the tradition of music related documentaries, coupled with live performances by the film’s subjects, this year’s special guests will be Bob Forrest from VH1’s Celebrity Rehab, the legendary Thelonius Monster and a reunion of one of the 90’s craziest punk rock bands, Alice Donut.
Buy a 4-Day All-Access Pass for the full festival experience! Use the promotional code “PFS” to receive a special Philadelphia Film Society reduced price badge for only $50 (regular price $80)! Just click “Purchase Tickets” below to get your discounted All-Access Badge.
Color Me Obsessed
September 23 at 8:30pm
Color Me Obsessed is the first documentary about the influential '80s indie-rock band, The Replacements. Director Gorman Bechard brings an extraordinary vision to a unique filmmaking challenge. Told through the eyes of fans, friends, and contemporaries, the film breaks from the traditional music documentary format of music and performances.
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Beatboxing: The 5th Element of Hip Hop
September 24 at 8pm
Beatboxing aims to provide a complete picture of the 20th Century art form known as Beatboxing. From its genesis within Hip Hop Culture continuing to its further developments and use in various musical fields throughout the world, Beatboxing tells the story of what has become a global phenomenon.
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Freaks In Love
September 24 at 10pm
Freaks in Love is a documentary about Alice Donut, a psychedelic punk rock band originally from New York City. Formed in 1986, the band spent the next ten years touring relentlessly throughout North America, Europe and Japan, building a perversely loyal following. They have released more than 30 albums, EPs and singles. LIVE PERFORMANCE BY ALICE DONUT AFTER THE FILM!
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Bob and The Monster
September 25 at 8:45pm
Bob and The Monster follows outspoken indie-rock hero Bob Forrest, through his life-threatening struggle with addiction, to his transformation into one of the most influential and controversial drug counselors in the US today.
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To see the full lineup of Films and Artists, visit www.phillyfmfest.com.
