Steppin into the Screen | Soundtrack to a Coup d’État
Who would have thought that Khrushchev’s thumping fist would act as the drumbeat to Louis Armstrong’s trumpet? And this from a Soviet...
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Mabel Woodley
Oct 22 min read
Steppin' into the Screen | Bam Bam - The Sister Nancy Story
Sister Nancy's hard, unapologetic lyrics, along with an untouchable attitude, firmly place her as a true trailblazer for women in music.
Shady Lady
Sep 74 min read
Steppin' into the Screen | Elis & Tom: Só Tinha de Ser com Você (2022)
In 1974 , Tom Jobim, one of the founding fathers of Bossa Nova and Brazil‘s most popular singers at the time Elis Regina got together.
Mabel Woodley
Aug 73 min read
Steppin' into the Screen | O Barato de Iacanga
The film showcases the progression of a backyard BBQ into a festival that João Gilberto calls 'the best stage he has ever played'.
Mabel Woodley
Jun 94 min read
Steppin' into the Screen | Éthiopiques Suite Magnétique
Éthiopiques Suite Magnétique creates a beautiful depiction of the serious yet warm life and career of Francis Falceto.
Mabel Woodley
May 73 min read
Steppin' into the Screen | This is National Wake
A narrative born amidst the stifling grip of political oppression, the tale of National Wake is one that demands to be unveiled.
Shady Lady
Apr 65 min read
Steppin' into the Screen | Finding Fela (2014) 10th Anniversary Screening
Finding Fela (2014) follows the making of Fela! the Musical on Broadway, all whilst also plunging into so many elements of his life.
Mabel Woodley
Mar 133 min read
Steppin' into the Screen | 8 Bar - The Evolution of Grime
Ewen Spencer takes you on a deep dive into the history of grime.
kayteevlk
Oct 31, 20233 min read
Steppin' Into The Screen | Our Vinyl Weighs A Ton (2013)
A wonderfully-made documentary on the way of the LA based label Stones Throw turns 10 this year. A love letter to hip hop, music and friends
Shady Lady
Sep 13, 20234 min read
Steppin' Into The Screen | Soul Power (2009)
There is synergy and yet contrast between wealth vs. poverty, origins vs. present day and America vs. Africa. 'Soul Power' is not just a fes
Mabel Woodley
Jul 10, 20233 min read
Steppin' into the Screen | Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over
Dionne Warwick’s documentary, Don’t Make Me Over, is a story of one of the greatest told by many of the greats.
Shady Lady
Jun 13, 20234 min read
Steppin' Into The Screen | The Library Music Film (2018)
Learn about the music of 70s porn soundtracks and other obscure samples. This film invites you to unveil the mysteries of Library Music.
Mabel Woodley
May 10, 20233 min read
Steppin' Into The Screen | Cesária Évora
A tale of a woman who was completely oblivious to her own excellence.
Shady Lady
Apr 11, 20233 min read
Steppin' Into The Screen | Wattstax
Celebrating its 50th anniversary, Wattstax is a monumental film that captured the early 70s zeitgeist in its purest form.
steppinintotomorrow
Apr 7, 20236 min read
Steppin' into the Screen | IN-EDIT 2023
We got a few sneak peeks from this years programme of IN-EDIT, and we're bringing you the scoop on some of our favorites this time again.
Mabel Woodley
Mar 12, 20233 min read
Steppin' Into The Screen | The Sun Rises in The East
The Sun Rises in The East: The perfect tale of how important it is to educate yourself, about yourself.
Shady Lady
Feb 1, 20234 min read
Steppin' Into The Screen | Miúcha - The Voice of Bossa Nova
We'll be screening 'Miúcha - The Voice of Bossa Nova' on January 18th at Melkweg, Amsterdam.
Mabel Woodley
Dec 8, 20224 min read
Steppin' into the screen: Everything - The Real Thing Story
Entitled 'Everything' this documentary tells you exactly that. An untold story about the first British black group to dominate the charts.
Shady Lady
Oct 29, 20224 min read
Steppin' Into The Screen | Dom Salvador & The Abolition
We'll be screening 'Dom Salvador & The Abolition' on November 16th at Melkweg, Amsterdam.
Mabel Woodley
Oct 4, 20224 min read
Steppin' Into The Screen | Ronnie's
Ronnie Scott’s, the name of London’s hottest Jazz club, an epicentre of the London music scene. But who was the man behind it all?
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