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SXSW 2006 Film Screenings

The Passing Show
Director: Rupert Williams & James Mackie
Cast: Pete Townshend, Eric Clapton, Ian McLagan, Kenney Jones, Joe Ely, Glyn Johns, and many more!

Screening Times

screening in: 24 Beats Per Second

1:30 PM, Thursday March 16th - Austin Convention Ctr
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Documentary Feature

    World Premiere
Synopsis:
A comprehensively researched look at Ronnie Lane as an entertainer, songwriter and musician whose creativity was fundamental to the success of the Small Faces and the Faces.Ronnie was viewed with deep affection and occasional exasperation by many, and some of his musical colleagues including Pete Townshend, Eric Clapton, Joe Ely and Jody Denberg have lent thier voices to this affectionate musical portrait of Ronnie, who offers his own narration edited from Video and Radio interviews.
Director's Bio:
James and Rupert have both been working in BBC Post-production for more than fifteen years. This film has been made as a labor of love which started with Rupert's enthusiasm for Ronnie Lane's music since the 70's. The Passing Show is their first major film.