Join Low Cut Connie’s Adam Weiner for a live DJ set (9-10:15pm) at Moxy Minneapolis Uptown Hotel bar and lounge. (Free! But capacity is limited, so please arrive early.)

A celebration of the Jamaican dancehall music scene that reverberated across Brooklyn in the 90s and its ever-present influence on a younger generation. Executive produced by Shaggy.

"Scream of My Blood" is an intimate portrait of Ukrainian immigrant Eugene Hütz’s rise to prominence with punk icons Gogol Bordello, and his defiant return to war-torn Ukraine.

Born Innocent makes the case for Redd Kross as the seminal West Coast band of the last half century. Their influence reaches across the genres of punk, college rock, grunge, metal and indie rock. Long a “secret handshake” favorite of true music fans, it’s time for the world to discover the joyful and irresistible music of The McDonald Brothers.

Iconoclastic bluesman Fantastic Negrito faces his demons as he records his third Grammy-winning album. Digging deep into his turbulent past, he searches to answer the question: in a sick society, how do you keep from going crazy?

A young rapper leaves everything behind and embarks on an odyssey of self-discovery, music, and friendship in the heart of Texas.

Mingle with Sound Unseen staff, sponsors, and visiting filmmakers while enjoying food from Wok in the Park.

From his early days in Leith to his times in London, San Francisco and Miami, iconoclast author Irvine Welsh (Trainspotting, Filth, Porno) has always had a restless mind and a particular genius for capturing the dynamics, language and sheer buzzing energy of life. In a documentary rich with personal archive material, Welsh relays his own story and philosophy with characteristic wit, while a roll call of admirers including Iggy Pop, Martin Compston, Danny Boyle, Bobbie Gillespie, Gail Porter, Rowetta, and Andrew Macdonald share their passion for the books and subsequent film adaptations.

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Once upon a time, before our lives went fully digital, radio entertained, informed and dictated what was cool through theater of the mind – and with that Houston's 101 KLOL played a big role in the lives of rock radio listeners.

Summer 2008. Three friends have the chance of a lifetime: opening for their favourite punk hardcore band. At the very last moment, the concert falls through. Edo, Iac and Miche don’t give up, to them punk is more than music, it’s a lifestyle. In a blink, they decide to bring the gig in Grosseto, the silent and conservative city where they live. Nevertheless, all the difficulties and problems they face on their way risk to blow up their lives and their friendship.

SKATEBOARD was the first feature film to depict the height of the '70s skateboard craze. Its star-studded cast includes '70s teen idol Leif Garrett, skateboarding legend Tony Alva, and iconic female freestyler and member of the Skateboarding Hall of Fame Ellen O’Neal.

Renton, deeply immersed in the Edinburgh drug scene, tries to clean up and get out, despite the allure of the drugs and influence of friends.

Sound Unseen kicks off the weekend with three of our favorite local Minneapolis bands. Join us at The Green Room for a night of rock n’ roll and general merriment.

ART DEALERS' is a unique hybrid-genre concert film starring the musician and rock n roll performance artist Low Cut Connie, depicting a stunning 3-show run in 2022 New York City. The concert is set against 5 years of documentary footage that explores the struggle, frustrations, and humor of living a working class "art life" in modern America.

After years numbing herself with irony and an inhalant called Smylex, an unfunny aspiring clown grapples with gender identity, first love, and old foes all while founding an illegal comedy theater in Gotham City.

A look at the life of activist, musician, and cultural icon Kathleen Hanna, who formed the punk band Bikini Kill and pioneered the "riot grrrl" movement of the 1990s.

Mingle with Sound Unseen staff, sponsors, and visiting filmmakers while enjoying food from Reverie Cafe + Bar.

Since 1989, the band Earth created a glacially paced subgenre of metal, but visionary leader Dylan Carlson did so amidst heroin addiction and the tragic death of his best friend, Kurt Cobain.

Documenting the astronomical rise of rapper Tierra Whack, director Chris Moukarbel captures the weird and sinister side of fame. This riveting and enigmatic pseudo-documentary will have viewers questioning everything they see.

Sound Unseen presents a collection of national and international short documentary & narrative films, music videos, and even a television episode as part of this year's shorts program.

Can independent art and a DIY ethos thrive in a world that seems less hospitable by the day?

In 1984, British journalist Arthur Stuart investigates the career of 1970s glam superstar Brian Slade, who was heavily influenced in his early years by hard-living and rebellious American singer Curt Wild.

Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill is a feature documentary exploring the life, creativity and legacy of one of the least known but critically acclaimed artists to emerge from 1970’s LA music scene. It is an intimate portrait, largely told, through recorded interviews and entries in her personal journal by Judee herself, providing deep access to the source of her unique musical creativity and to the darker recesses of her struggles with addiction.

Mingle with Sound Unseen staff, sponsors, and visiting filmmakers while enjoying food from Hi-Flora.

An intimate portrait of creativity colliding with chaos. Gary Young, drummer for indie rock icons Pavement, injected a wild card unpredictability into the band’s breakthrough, lo-fi sound. But those same gonzo impulses derailed his rock star dream.

Come celebrate the kickoff of Sound Unseen by joining us at the Uptown VFW where we'll dance and drink until they drag us out the door.

The journey of Cyndi Lauper, a one-of-a-kind artist, iconic performer, and trailblazing activist.

Geoff McFetridge: Drawing a Life is a poetic and intimate look into the life and work of one of the most visionary artists of his time, while also exploring the universal questions of what makes a fulfilling life.