Sleaford Mods: the Movie may not sound like the most glamorous proposition, but these are not glamorous times. Invisible Britain, described as “part band doc, part look at the state of the nation,” follows Jason Williamson and Andrew Fearn on their recent tour of the UK, as they visit neglected, destitute areas of Britain; the parts of the country that many would choose to ignore.
Inspired by Patrick Keiller’s Robinson Trilogy, the wanderings of Iain Sinclair, and JG Ballard’s comment “The future is just going to be a vast, conforming suburb of the soul”, the documentary was directed by Nathan Hannawin and Paul Sng. It features live footage of the band, interviews with fans, and takes a snapshot of “austerity Britain”, its ineffectual politicians and “their neglect of the institutions which underpin civilised society.”
The film is screening in Nottingham and London this October with live Q&As with the directors. For more information, click here. Watch the trailer below:
