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Roll Bus Roll: A Jeffrey Lewis Documentary

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Director: Ilya Popenko Run Time: 73 min. Format: DCP Rating: NR Release Year: 2024

Presented by Doc N Roll

Roll Bus Roll casts an eye at the life and art of Jeffrey Lewis, one of the most prominent musicians associated with NYC’s anti-folk scene. The film opens with an exploration of the anti-folk, offering a glimpse into the unique movement that challenges traditional folk conventions. Then the viewer follows Jeffrey on tour, across cities and continents. Jeffrey, is a self-deprecating genius, introduced through contrasting narratives: his own modest self- assessment, and the views of fans and fellow artists such as Adam Green.

The documentary reaches its emotional climax as Jeffrey opens up about a lost love, revealing his mental health struggles that impacted his relationship.

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