Music on Film at the Calgary International Film Festival had a strong start this weekend. On Friday night, a packed audience at Eau Claire Market saw "It Might Get Loud" and on Saturday, another big audience saw "Rock Prophesies."
Both films focused on the guitar. "It Might Get Loud" featured Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin), The Edge (U2), and Jack White (White Stripes). Each had separate segments discussing their careers and specifically their evolution as guitarists. These clips were mixed in with a "guitar god summit" where all three talked about music and jammed together.
"Rock Prophesies" focused on Robert Knight, a renowned rock photographer. The film showed us career highlights, gave us insight into his personal life and motivations, and how he has now taken it upon himself to help out new rock acts. Director John Chester and subject Robert Knight were in attendance and Knight was greeted with a standing ovation when introduced. After a Q and A session with the guests, the crowd went over to the Barley Mill to continue the rock'n'roll party.
