CYMANDE FILM OPENS IN NORTH AMERICA JULY 26th
The award-winning, celebratory music documentary Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande, detailing the life and stories behind one of the most remarkable bands of the 20th century officially opens in North America on July 26th beginning with a two night run at the legendary Quad Cinema in New York City. With insightful interviews with band members and influential figures including Mark Ronson, Laura Lee and Mark Speer (Khruangbin), DJ Maseo (De La Soul), Jazzie B (Soul II Soul), Cut Chemist, Jim James (My Morning Jacket), Louie Vega, and Kool DJ Red Alert, this stranger than fiction documentary explores the band’s profound impact and enduring legacy.
The various theaters and cities in North America are all listed on the website here and will continue to be updated as more screenings are added in the coming weeks.
Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande made its world premiere at the 2022 SXSW Festival, followed by a U.K. premiere at the 2022 BFI London Film Festival. The documentary has also screened at Doclisboa and Doc ‘n’ Roll Festival (Winner, Jury Award – Documentary of the Year 2022). The film opened in the UK earlier this year via BFI.
Cymande are currently working on new music to be released later in 2024/2025.