From Tina Arena to 'worst band ever' The Shaggs, MIFF's must
The Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) is showcasing a variety of music-themed documentaries, including films about Tina Arena and the band The Shaggs. The program highlights the intersection of cinematic storytelling and musical history.
Why it matters
Film festivals serve as vital cultural platforms for documenting the legacies of artists and exploring the evolution of the music industry.
We Are The Shaggs is an ardent, highly entertaining doco on "the worst band ever". ( Supplied: MIFF )
Link copied Share Share article Settling in for an enlightening documentary with a compelling soundtrack is a unique cinematic delight.
It's the key appeal of the Music On Film program at Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF).
This year it's included the world premiere of Jebediah: Are We OK?, a candid doco on the Perth alt-rock icons, and a 25th anniversary screening of influential queer classic Hedwig And The Angry Inch with creator John Cameron Mitchell .
Beyond those, here's our take on program highlights and where you might view them beyond MIFF.
Tina Arena: Unravel Me is a suitably glamorous portrait of its "fierce and vulnerable" subject's long career. ( Supplied: MIFF )
Tina Arena's six-decade career is more than deserving of a silver screen examination.
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