Indie Memphis screening: NEWPORT & THE GREAT FOLK DREAM

🎬 We’re excited to announce a special fundraising event, an advance screening of the new documentary NEWPORT & THE GREAT FOLK DREAM, directed by Memphis’s own Robert Gordon.

About The Film

Before Coachella and Woodstock, there was Newport. From 1963 to 1966, the Newport Folk Festival catalyzed America's youth, creating a forum for the protest song to grow, for a generation to find its voice, for Bob Dylan to evolve from political balladeer to leather-jacketed rock n' roller. Newport & the Great Folk Dream is an immersion into these years, told by those who were there—including Johnny Cash, Joan Baez, Pete Seeger, the Freedom Singers.

NEWPORT AND THE GREAT FOLK DREAM made its World Premiere at the 2025 Venice Film Festival!

The screening will include a Q&A immediately following the film with director Robert Gordon, editor/producer Laura Jean Hocking, and co-producer Kim Lloyd.

Enjoy live music before the film from singer/songwriter Jeremy Stanfill.

Join us in celebrating a new film brought to life by a predominantly Memphis-based team!

📍 Crosstown Theater

📅 Wednesday, July 22nd

🕖 Doors at 6:30pm // Film at 7:00 PM

🎟 Tickets: $25 General Admission // $75 VIP Admission (includes wine & cheese reception before the film)

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