(Joy Division, Manchester, 6th January 1979 by Kevin Cummins)

'Joy Division' - The Documentary, directed by Grant Gee, will show at Vue Cinemas, Salford Quays, as part of Salford Film Festival on Tuesday 27th November at 8.30pm.

Featuring interviews with the surviving band members, and contributions from Lesley Gilbert, Alan Hempsall, Jez Kerr and Malcolm Whitehead amongst others, the film examines the band’s story as depicted through never-before-seen live performance footage, personal photos, period films and newly discovered audio tapes.

'Joy Division' chronicles a time of great social and political change, and how the group managed to transcend economic and cultural barriers to produce an enduring musical legacy. Interviews were conducted by Jon Savage.

This showing of 'Joy Division' will be opened by Peter Hook.

Tickets are available from the Vue Cinema in Salford Quays:

Ticket hotline - 0871 224 0240

Enquiries number - 0161 872 5811

Manchester District Music Archive is supporting this event.