IFC Airs "Joe Strummer: The Future is Unwritten"

Many of you know Joe Strummer as the iconic lead singer of The Clash, but how many of you know the man behind the myth? IFC Entertainment recently explored the more personal side of Strummer’s life when it premiered Joe Strummer: The Future is Unwritten, a documentary written and directed by Julien Temple. The film earned a Grand Jury nomination at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year.

The film is part of IFC First Take and premiered simultaneously theatrically and on local cable’s On Demand platform. Earlier this year, Joe Strummer earned a Grand Jury nomination at the Sundance Film Festival.

"Julien Temple has created an extremely noteworthy film which provides a rare glimpse into the real life behind Clash front man Joe Strummer," said Jonathan Sehring, President of IFC Entertainment. "The documentary reveals a flawed, idealistic man who many only know as the lead singer of one of the most influential bands in rock and roll. Temple offers a thoughtful behind-the-scenes portrait, representing the true independent spirit of filmmaking."

The introspective rock doc depicts how the Turkish-born John Graham Mellor eventually morphed into the anti-establishment icon known to the world as Joe Strummer. Strummer’s complex life led him to champion good will and positive change to help undo and educate the world about the injustices of society. He led his life with a good conscience, which was reflected in his socially aware lyrics and music.

Temple features previously unearthed interviews with Strummer himself as well as stories from those close to Strummer. The film also colors the personal anecdotes with a diverse series of concert footage clips and tapes of his BBC radio program, enhancing the truly inspiring life story.

View the Joe Strummer: The Future is Unwritten trailer below.

The documentary is released with a killer soundtrack. Buy it here on Amazon and look below for the album art and tracklisting.

Tracklisting:
1. "White Riot," the Clash    
2. "Rock the Casbah," Racid Taha    
3. "Crawfish," Elvis Presley    
4. "Black Sheep Boy," Tim Hardin    
5. "Kick Out the Jams," MC5    
6. "Keys to Your Heart," the 101'ers    
7. "I'm So Bored With the U.S.A.," the Clash    
8. "Natty Rebel (2006 mix)," U-Roy    
9. "Armagideon Time," the Clash    
10. "Nervous Breakdown," Eddie Cochran    
11. "(In the) Pouring Rain," Clash II    
12. "Filibustero," Joe Strummer            
13. "Martha Cecilia," Andres Landeros    
14. "Minuet," Ernest Ranglin    
15. "Trash City," Latino Rockabilly War    
16. "Rangers Command," Woody Guthrie    
17. "Corrina, Corrina," Bob Dylan    
18. "Johnny Appleseed," Joe Strummer    
19. "To Love Somebody," Nina Simone    
20. "Willesden To Cricklewood," Joe Strummer & the Mescaleros