Despite what they say – drugs and rock n' roll don't always make for a suitable match. Now making it two buys this week, Palm Pictures has grabbed another music-related doc for distribution – this time picking up the rockumentary You're Gonna Miss Me.
Nominated for Best doc at the recent Independent Spirit Awards, filmmaker Keven McAlester's feature debut tells the tale of rock n roll pioneer Roger Kynard “Roky” Erickson, whose band the 13th Floor Elevators coined the term “psychedelic rock” in the 60's. Struggling with drug abuse and schizophrenia, he spent 3 years in Rusk State Hospital after pleading insanity on marijuana charges. His new band, Roky Erickson and the Aliens managed to stay vital during the 70's with a darker and more aggressive rock sound. After losing interest in music, he became a recluse, living in poverty and filth. The movie details the rise and fall of Roky Erickson and his brothers struggle to get Rokys life back on track.
Lee Daniel the cinematographer for fiction films like Dazed and Confused and Before Sunset, also lensed another same-themed, fall-from-music-grace doc titled Be Here to Love Me: A Film About Townes Van Zandt. Look for the rock doc to hit theatres this summer.
