Screening Date: Fri. Dec. 13, 2024
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Austin Film Society
Cost: $15
Run Time/Year/Country: 83min, 2024, USA
Director: Paul Levatino

Featuring a post screening Q&A with director & producer Paul Levatino and editor & cinematographer Zack Tzourtzouklis

Co-presented by Austin Film Society, Frances Modern Inn, KUTX, Liaison Creative Marketing

"BASTARDS OF SOUL" offers a deep dive into the heart of an electrifying Texas band on the cusp of international recognition. As they navigate their burgeoning success and spellbinding live performances, a global pandemic and the sudden tragic loss of their unexpected frontman, Chadwick Murray, cast a somber shadow. Having made his mark primarily as a bass player, Chadwick's transition to lead singer was captivating, revealing a dynamism that few could have predicted.

This film provides an intimate behind-the-scenes look at the band's final recording sessions, their lives, and the electric energy they command on stage. Viewers are granted an intimate fly-on-the-wall perspective, particularly during the production of their last studio album, "Give It Right Back." These raw, unfiltered moments are juxtaposed with electrifying live concert footage, showcasing a band in its prime, exuding passion and mastery of live Soul.

Yet, it's not just a story of loss. It's a tribute to the enduring spirit of music, resilience, and brotherhood. Bastards Of Soul, through trials and heartaches, stands as a testament to the power of music to heal, unite, and immortalize. Chadwick, with his infectious laugh and boundless energy, may have left the stage, but his voice continues to resonate.