WHAM! (Outdoor Screening) - NewFest

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For the very first time, told in their own words, the amazing story of how, in four years, Wham! dominated the charts around the world with timeless and classic pop songs.

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Free Outdoor Screening
Industry City – 33 35th St, BK 11232

In 1982, the best of friends and still teenagers - George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley as Wham! set out to conquer the world. By June of 1986 they played their very last gig at Wembley Stadium having done exactly that. Now for the very first time, told in their own words, the amazing story of how in four years they dominated the charts around the world with timeless and classic pop songs. Hit after hit - “Club Tropicana,” “Wake Me Up Before You Go Go,” “Freedom,” “I’m Your Man” and of course “Last Christmas.” Their time in the spotlight was white-hot, becoming the very first western pop act to play in China. It was a time that both encapsulated and epitomised not just their youth, but also those of the many millions of fans that adored them. WHAM! is a feature length documentary that captures this magical time, from director Chris Smith (Tiger King, "Sr.") and producers John Battsek (The Deepest Breath) and Simon Halfon (Supersonic) With unprecedented access to both George and Andrew’s personal archive including remarkable and never-before-seen footage, alongside rare, candid and previously unheard interviews. WHAM! charts their incredible journey from school friends to superstars. Courtesy of Netflix.

8:00 PM – Doors Open
9:00 PM – Film Begins
10:30 PM – Afterparty

Followed by an Afterparty 🎉
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In Partnership with Rooftop Films

Director

Chris Smith

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