''Billy Childish Is Dead'' is a 2005 rock n’ roll-themed documentary on the life of
Billy Childish. It is directed by
Graham Bendel
Graham Bendel is a British writer and filmmaker. He has written for ''The Big Issue'', ''New Statesman'', '' Hotdog'' and ''Prospect''.
In 2005, he directed the documentary '' Billy Childish Is Dead'', which was nominated for a British Independen ...
. It features live footage of his bands Thee Headcoats, Thee Milkshakes, and others.
Awards
It was nominated for the 2005
The Raindance Award of the
British Independent Film Awards
The British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) is an organisation that celebrates, supports and promotes British independent cinema and filmmaking talent in United Kingdom. Nominations for the annual awards ceremony are announced in early November, ...
.
Reception
*
Variety
Variety may refer to:
Arts and entertainment Entertainment formats
* Variety (radio)
* Variety show, in theater and television
Films
* ''Variety'' (1925 film), a German silent film directed by Ewald Andre Dupont
* ''Variety'' (1935 film), ...
calls it a cult feature.
*Music News calls it a "great rock'n'roll movie".
References
External links
2005 films
Rockumentaries
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