The Unexpected Return of Mr. Meek
“He's back, haven't you heard?”
Synopsis
A feature-length music documentary that explores the groundbreaking career and queerness of Joe Meek, a pioneering 1960s British record producer. Celebrated for shaping modern music with innovative techniques and collaborations with icons like David Bowie, Meek's story is also marked by his struggle as a gay man in an era when homosexuality was illegal in the UK. The film uses AI to bring Meek’s voice back to narrate his own story, shedding light on his mental health battles and the dark, hostile environment he faced. Contemporary artists reimagine his unreleased tracks, connecting past and present while revealing new perspectives on his tragic life and legacy as a queer icon.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-09-14
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Russell Caligari
- Original Title
- The Unexpected Return of Mr. Meek
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Ginger and Pickles Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Russell Caligari
Russell Caligari
Ian Fulbrook, Spencer Marlow, David Hartley
Department Leadership Roster
Russell Caligari
Director
Ian Fulbrook
Producer
Russell Caligari
Editor
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What is The Unexpected Return of Mr. Meek about?
A feature-length music documentary that explores the groundbreaking career and queerness of Joe Meek, a pioneering 1960s British record producer. Celebrated for shaping modern music with innovative techniques and collaborations with icons like David Bowie, Meek's story is also marked by his struggle as a gay man in an era when homosexuality was illegal in the UK. The film uses AI to bring Meek’s voice back to narrate his own story, shedding light on his mental health battles and the dark, hostile environment he faced. Contemporary artists reimagine his unreleased tracks, connecting past and present while revealing new perspectives on his tragic life and legacy as a queer icon.
Who directed The Unexpected Return of Mr. Meek?
The Unexpected Return of Mr. Meek was directed by Russell Caligari.
Who stars in The Unexpected Return of Mr. Meek?
The principal cast of The Unexpected Return of Mr. Meek includes Nick Moran, John Leyton, John Repsch, Alan Wilson, Darryl W. Bullock.
When was The Unexpected Return of Mr. Meek released and how long is it?
The Unexpected Return of Mr. Meek was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 1h 50m.