YACHT ROCK: A DOCKUMENTARY

Showings

IFC Center Wed, Nov 13 6:30 PM
Village East by Angelika Thu, Nov 14 1:15 PM
Film Details
Country:United States of America
Year:2024
Running Time:96
Language:English
Director:Garret Price
Executive Producer:Bill Simmons
Jody Gerson
Marc Cimino
Producer:Adam Gibbs
Garret Price
Madison Cross
Editor:Avner Shiloah
Garret Price
Cinematographer:Andre Lescaris
Cast:Michael McDonald
Christopher Cross
Kenny Loggins
Steve Lukather
Steve Porcaro
David Paich
Questlove
Thundercat
DOC NYC
Event Years:2024
Festival Section:SONIC CINEMA
Film Genres:Celebrity
Music
Performance

Description

WORLD PREMIERE This entertaining documentary traces the evolution of Yacht Rock, a genre that rocks, but not too hard. Starting with Steely Dan in 1976 Los Angeles, the film highlights the rise of key players like Toto, Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, and Christopher Cross, their sophisticated musicianship, and their collaborations with rock and R&B artists. Filled with fascinating anecdotes, the film celebrates these universally appealing, sometimes mocked, yet well-loved songs, revealing their enduring cultural impact. - Karen McMullen

The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Garret Price.

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.