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Matt Deighton - Overshadowed

Synopsis

OVERSHADOWED tells the story of Matt Deighton, a hugely respected and loved artist within the British music industry. Front man for the 90’s acid jazz band ‘Mother Earth’, Paul Weller’s guitarist of choice and Noel Gallagher’s replacement in ‘Oasis’. But who is he? Critically acclaimed yet an underground secret. Who is Matt Deighton? Matt guides us on a tour through his life, his music and performances, exploring the challenges of mental health and musicianship. Accompanied by some of his friends and collaborators including Chris Difford, Bill Fay, Paul Weller, Marti Pellow and Carleen Anderson. OVERSHADOWED is the remarkable musical journey of Matt Deighton, the singer songwriter we ought to know.
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Details

Year
2020
Type of project
Features
Running time
63 min
Format
4K
Director
Kevin Lee Brown 1st Feature
Producer
Paul Williams
Composer
Matt Deighton
Principal cast
Paul Weller, Carleen Anderson, Chris Difford

Genre

Music Dance

Categories

Documentary

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Mother Brown Films

Unit 3, Keynote Studios
58-72 Dalmain Road
London SE23 1AT
T: +44 (0)208 699 4867 M: +44 (0)7956 852567

Sales Company

Burning Bridges Ltd

165 Adnitt Road
Northampton

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