Feature Film Program

WHAM!

New York Premiere! For the very first time, told in their own words, the amazing story of how, in four years, Wham! dominated the charts around the world with timeless and classic pop songs.

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Thu Jun 29 8:00 PM

The Film

WHAM!

Chris Smith | UK | 90

In 1982, the best of friends and still teenagers - George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley as Wham! set out to conquer the world. By June of 1986 they played their very last gig at Wembley Stadium having done exactly that. Now for the very first time, told in their own words, the amazing story of how in four years they dominated the charts around the world with timeless and classic pop songs. Hit after hit - “Club Tropicana,” “Wake Me Up Before You Go Go,” “Freedom,” “I’m Your Man” and of course “Last Christmas.” Their time in the spotlight was white-hot, becoming the very first western pop act to play in China. It was a time that both encapsulated and epitomised not just their youth, but also those of the many millions of fans that adored them. WHAM! is a feature length documentary that captures this magical time, from director Chris Smith (Tiger King, "Sr.") and producers John Battsek (The Deepest Breath) and Simon Halfon (Supersonic) With unprecedented access to both George and Andrew’s personal archive including remarkable and never-before-seen footage, alongside rare, candid and previously unheard interviews. WHAM! charts their incredible journey from school friends to superstars. Courtesy of Netflix.

Performer

Slow Riches

Michael Slowey and Justin Richey began writing music together around 2014. They played their first show together in 2015, birthing a 6-piece Rock Band called “Slow Riches”. The Name has stuck with them ever since.The original lineup was a power house rock band with 3 part harmonies, 3 guitars, and an epic rhythm section. The original music they made, and still make, are some of their fondest memories.In 2018, the band began playing tribute shows for classic artists such as Marvin Gaye, Pink Floyd, Bill Withers, and Led Zeppelin. They quickly evolved into an engaging live entertainment band, spanning all genres. Now, the band has a fantastic lineup of over 30 musicians specializing in a wide variety of styles and line-ups.

Event Details

8:00 PM
Doors Open
8:30 PM
Live Music from Slow Riches
9:00 PM
Film Begins
10:30 PM
Q&A with director Chris Smith
10:45 PM
After Party with 80s Queeraoke
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Venue

Industry City

33 35th St Brooklyn, NY 11232

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