Roll Bus Roll: A Jeffrey Lewis Documentary

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ROLL BUS ROLL casts an eye at the life and art of Jeffrey Lewis, one of the most prominent musicians associated with NYC's anti-folk scene.

Offering a glimpse into the unique movement of anti-folk, a music genre that challenges traditional folk conventions, the documentary follows Jeffrey on tour, across cities and continents. A self-deprecating genius, Jeffery's life and work are introduced through contrasting narratives: his own modest self-assessment, and the views of fans and fellow artists such as Adam Green. The film reaches its emotional climax as Jeffrey opens up about a lost love, revealing his mental health struggles that impacted his relationship.

OFFICIAL SELECTION
Slamdance Film Festival 2024

DIRECTOR'S BIO
Ilya Popenko is multidisciplinary artist whose passion lies in film, photography and music. Ilya was born in the Soviet Union, and immigrated to the US, where he graduated from Pratt Institute with a degree in photography. He has taken part in numerous group and multiple shows, and his most recent photo series "Vlad and John" won First Prize at the annual PDN Magazine competition. His band Mad Meg has toured internationally and has released several critically acclaimed albums. In 2020 Popenko made a transition from still photography to moving images, completing two short films, GIRL WITH FLAIR and CARRY ON. ROLL BUS ROLL: A JEFFREY LEWIS DOCUMENTARY is his first feature film.