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DOC'N ROLL PRESENTS: Blues Run the Game: The Strange Tale of Jackson C. Frank (SF Premiere with Filmmaker Q&A) ~ 4:00 PM & 7:00 PM

  • 4 Star 2200 Clement Street San Francisco, CA, 94121 United States (map)

Amidst Soho’s flourishing folk scene of the mid-60s, Jackson C. Frank released a masterpiece album, produced by fellow American expat Paul Simon. Jackson was close to Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel and was a vital musical influence for so many, like Bert Jansch, Nick Drake, Counting Crows, Graham Coxon, John Mayer and Laura Marling. However, after the release of his album, he disappeared without a trace. With physical disabilities and severe PTSD as a result of a childhood tragedy, his mental health deteriorated. While absent, his musical influence greatly increased over the years. That’s when a young music fan decided to seek him out. This film follows in Frank's footsteps to unknot the threads of a unique artist with a dire fate.

With Q&A from co-producer Tanner Smith to follow the screening.