Sheffield DocFest 2023

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Dalton's Dream (Country: UK; Year: 2023; Director: Kim Longinotto, Franky Murray Brown; Stars: Dalton Harris)
The story of Dalton Harris' rise to X Factor fame and what happened next.
World premiere
Let The Canary Sing (Country: US; Year: 2023; Director: Alison Ellwood; Stars: Cyndi Lauper)
A documentary portrait of musician and activist Cyndi Lauper.
International premiere
Maestra (Country: US, France, Poland, Greece; Year: 2023; Director: Maggie Contreras)
Documentary follows women from different backgrounds as they compete in the first all-women competition for conducting.
International premiere
Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes (Country: US; Year: 2023; Director: Sam Pollard, Ben Shapiro)
Profile of the jazz pioneer.
International premiere
Song Of Souls (Country: Myanmar; Year: 2023; Director: Sai Naw Kham)
In rural Myanmar, ancient traditions, songs, stories, predictions and rituals are used as tools for moving forward in the face of violence and adversity.
World premiere
TLC Forever (Year: 2023; Director: Matt Kay)
Profile of the biggest-selling American girl group of all time.
International premiere
Uncharted (Country: US; Year: 2023; Director: Beth Aala)
An account of the experiences of young artists attending Alicia Keys' songwriting camp.
International premiere
Wham! (Country: UK; Year: 2023; Director: Chris Smith)
A consideration of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley’s friendship and career.
World premiere
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