Roll Bus Roll: Jeffrey Lewis (2024)

Doc'n Roll Film Festival is returning to Amsterdam, with an electrifying lineup of Dutch film premieres celebrating the legendary stories behind the music.

Roll Bus Roll spotlights the life and art of Jeffrey Lewis, one of the most prominent musicians associated with New York City’s anti-folk scene. It opens with an exploration of anti-folk, offering a look at a unique movement that challenges traditional folk conventions. We meet Lewis, a self-deprecating genius, on tour across cities and continents, and come to see him via contrasting narratives: his own modest self-assessment, and the views of fans and fellow artists such as Adam Green. The film reaches its emotional climax as he talks about  lost love, revealing the impact of his mental health struggles on the relationship.

Melkweg often hosts different types of programmes at the same time, such as concerts, club nights and films. Please note that there may occasionally be some noise pollution from other programmes during the screening.