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The Damned documentary

Posted by Loren on March 31, 2016

The Damned documentary
photo by Ian Dickson

The Damned's authorized documentary Don't You WIsh That We Were Dead will be released on DVD on May 20, preceded by several screenings across North America.

With commentary from Chrissie Hynde, Dave Gahan, Lemmy, Mick Jones, Billy Idol, and more, the film was directed/produced by Wes Orshoski (Lemmy). 

Screening dates are listed below.

SCREENINGS:

April 2: New Orleans, Louisiana, Zeitgeist Arts Center, 9:30 PM

April 6: London, England, Hackney Picturehouse, 8:30 PM.

April 14-15, 23: Buenos Aires, Argentina, BAFICI - Buenos Aires International Independent Film Fest

April 22-28, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Broadway Theatre, check times for each date

April 24, Kingston, New York, BSP Kingston, 6:30 PM

April 28: Houston, Texas, 14 Pews, 8 PM

April 29-30: Providence, Rhode Island, The Cable Car Cinema, 5 PM, 9 PM

May 2: Orlando, Florida, Enzian Theater, 9:30 PM

May 5: Durham, North Carolina, The Pinhook, 7 PM

May 6: Calgary, Alberta, Canada, The Globe, 7 PM, 9 PM

May 12: Toronto, Canada, Revue Cinema, 9:15 PM

May 23, 25: Edmonton, Canada, Metro Cinema

The Damned documentary
photo by Ian Dickson

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