“Wetlands Preserved,” the documentary film about the celebrated downtown New York rock club Wetlands (which debuted this past spring) will be featured in the Rhode Island International Film Festival being held this week. In addition to screening the 90 minute film, there will also be a half-hour conversation with Wetlands founder, Larry Bloch, director Dean Budnick and additional guests.
Through accounts of musicians, staffers and clubgoers, “Wetlands Preserved” explores the club’s legend, providing a full account of its rich history for the first time. While the independent nightclub supported new music scenes while also initiating successful activism campaigns, it also emerged over its 13 years as a proving ground and nurturing environment for numerous notable acts who built a fan base and gained renown at the club. Many of these riveting performances appear in “Wetlands Preserved,” which exclusively incorporates music that originated at The Wetlands. In addition to the Dave Matthews Band, Blues Traveler, Phish, and Pearl Jam, “Wetlands Preserved” also features songs from such artists as Ani DiFranco, Sublime, Ben Harper, moe., 311, Robert Randolph & the Family Band, KRS-1, Joan Osborne, Fishbone, Agnostic Front and Michael Franti & Spearhead.
Details: Rhode Island International Film Festival
Where: Columbus Theater, 270 Broadway, Providence, RI 02903
When: Thursday August 10, 6:45PM
