Sheffield DocFest 2025

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Rock Out Rock Out
Rock Out and And She Didn't Die
And She Didn't Die (Country: South Africa, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia; Year: 2025; Director: Kethiwe Ngcobo)
Lauretta Ncobo's daughter considers her author mother's exile from South Africa and subsequent life and work.
Rock Out (Country: UK, US, Ireland; Year: 2025; Director: Dustin Lance Black)
Documentary exploring the historic LGBTQ+ influence on rock 'n' roll.
Under The Flags, The Sun (Bajo las banderas, el sol) (Country: Paraguay, Argentina, Germany, United States, France; Year: 2025; Director: Juanjo Pereira)
Consideration of Alfredo Stroessner’s regime in Paraguay.
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