Preview: The History of Concrete

"Hilarious. John Wilson is the Werner Herzog of the mundane." - The Hollywood Reporter Join us for this preview screening of one of the most hotly anticipated documentaries of the year – The History of Concrete. Following the finale of his TV series, filmmaker John Wilson (How To with John Wilson) looks to the bedrock of his beloved New York City for inspiration and structure. Concrete, the world's most widely used building material, appears as an ever-present life force, and John sets out to make the definitive documentary on the matter. To tell this seemingly drab story, he decides to use the industry-approved Hallmark formula to increase his movie's appeal. But his foundation soon begins to crumble – literally and figuratively – as he struggles to balance artistic freedom with the realities of the modern film industry. WATERSHED RECOMMENDS "A film called The History of Concrete has absolutely no business being this good. I was lucky enough to catch a preview at Copenhagen Doc Fest back in March, followed by a live Q&A with John Wilson – and as a massive How To with John Wilson fan, I was intrigued to see how his first feature would translate. Turns out, it’s hilarious, touching and surprisingly life-affirming. I laughed, cried, cry-laughed. Who knew concrete could make you feel so much?! Go watch it. You’ll never look at a pavement the same way again." Isla Williams, Communications Manager The Sat 2 Jan 15:00 screening is presented in partnership with Bristol Doc Club, who will introduce the film and host a Club meet-up in the Café & Bar afterwards – everyone welcome. You Can See Everything Fri 20 Nov - Thu 10 Dec Thirty-four days before she's sent to prison, notorious Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes invites a skeptical film crew to document her every move. What begins as an intimate portrait becomes a mind-bending three-year journey. Find out more