Fifty interviews with former audience members capture the vibrant history of the Scala cinema, a cultural landmark in London from 1978 to 1993.
“Or, the Incredibly Strange Rise and Fall of the World's Wildest Cinema and How It Influenced a Mixed-up Generation of Weirdos and Misfits”
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Fifty interviews with former audience members capture the vibrant history of the Scala cinema, a cultural landmark in London from 1978 to 1993.
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Pentonville Road in London was home to the Scala cinema, a venue that became a cultural hub from 1978 to 1993. Directed by Ali Catterall and Jane Giles, Scala. features interviews with filmmakers like John Waters and Mary Harron, as well as musicians and comedians. The documentary recounts the venue's provocative programming and its impact on a generation during the Thatcher years. Archival footage and personal stories illustrate how Scala shaped the underground film scene and provided a space for self-expression.
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Why Watch
- See interviews with John Waters and Mary Harron.
- Find out about Scala's unique role in London's cinema culture.
- Watch a tribute to a cult cinema venue that shaped a generation.
Did You Know
- The film raised £40,416 through Kickstarter, exceeding its £25,000 goal.
- 50 interviews were filmed with former Scala audience members between May and August 2021.
- Scala!!! was nominated for Documentary of the Year at the London Film Critics Circle Awards 2023.
- The Scala operated as a cinema from 1978 to 1993 before becoming a nightclub.
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Who directed the documentary Scala!!!?
Scala!!! was directed by Ali Catterall and Jane Giles.
When was Scala!!! released to the public?
Scala!!! was released to the public on 5 January 2024.
What was the initial funding amount raised through Kickstarter for Scala!!!?
The initial funding amount raised through Kickstarter for Scala!!! was £40,416.
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