When Bruce Springsteen Came to Britain

Ahead of the premiere of Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, LFF is delighted to offer audiences the chance to see the BBC documentary When Bruce Springsteen Came to Britain on the big screen.

Photo: Wise Owl Films

Introduction

Produced by Wise Owl Films, this touching and celebratory film, which was made to mark the 50th anniversary of Bruce Springsteen's first UK concert, examines the American singer-songwriter's unique relationship with the UK and his UK fans. Alongside an exclusive interview with Bruce Springsteen, the documentary features contributions from Gurinder Chadha, Harvey Goldsmith, Jon Landau, Sir Michael Palin, Peter Gabriel, Rob Brydon, Stevie Van Zandt and Sting, alongside 'ordinary' fans who recount how hearing and meeting Springsteen changed their lives. The film also reveals the huge impact British music has had on Springsteen's life and career.

How to book

This event is free and open to those aged 15 and over.

Booking opens on Thursday 2 October at 10am.

Tickets for LFF for Free events are over-allocated to account for no-shows. Tickets do not guarantee entry and work on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early to avoid disappointment.

Seating is unallocated unless otherwise stated.

Missed out?

Try your luck at the standby queue 15 minutes before the start time.

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