Nashville, Tenn. – The Nashville Film Festival (NashFilm), a week-long celebration of film, music, and culture, announced its 55th annual event will open with a double-feature: “DEVO” and “REBEL COUNTRY.” The festival will close with the documentary “THIS IS A FILM ABOUT THE BLACK KEYS.”
The festival begins on Thursday, September 19, at the historic Belcourt Theatre with “DEVO” screening at 3:30 p.m., followed by “REBEL COUNTRY” at 6 p.m. The event concludes on Wednesday, September 25, at 6 p.m. with “THIS IS A FILM ABOUT THE BLACK KEYS.”
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“DEVO,” directed by Chris Smith, offers an in-depth look at the band Devo’s groundbreaking music, innovative videos, and counter-cultural roots. It features band members Bob Casale, Gerald Casale, and Mark and Robert Mothersbaugh.
“REBEL COUNTRY,” directed by Francis Whately, examines the evolving country music culture in Nashville. It features artists such as Lil Nas X, Beyoncé, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Breland, Blanco Brown, Sam Williams, Brooke Eden, and Frank Ray, alongside historical footage and contributions from musicians, historians, and journalists.
Directed by Jeff Dupre, “THIS IS A FILM ABOUT THE BLACK KEYS” chronicles the journey of The Black Keys from their beginnings in Akron, Ohio, to their rise to stardom. It explores the relationship between band members Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney.
Lauren Thelen, Programming Director of NashFilm, expressed excitement about the documentaries chosen for this year’s festival. She highlighted the intimate look these films provide into the journeys and trials of fame.
The opening night will be celebrated with an event at The Parthenon, and the closing night will feature a party at AB Hillsboro Village. Additional films, programs, and events will be announced throughout the summer, with the full slate revealed in August.
VIP Badges for the 2024 Nashville Film Festival are on sale now. For more information and to purchase passes, visit www.nashvillefilmfestival.org. Tickets for individual films and events will be available in August. Media representatives can apply for media accreditation online here by September 16, 2024.
The Nashville Film Festival is a globally recognized nonprofit organization presenting world cinema, American independent films, and documentaries. Founded in 1969, it is one of the first film festivals in the United States and will host its 55th event from September 19-25, 2024. For more details, visit www.nashfilm.org.
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