Keith Richards: Under the Influence
Directed by Morgan Neville
USA | 82 minutes | World Premiere

Academy Award–winning director Morgan Neville (Twenty Feet from Stardom) follows Keith Richards on the road as the legendary Rolling Stones guitarist records his first solo record in over two decades.

"I'm not getting old, I'm evolving," says Keith Richards in this intimate documentary, which follows him on the road during the creation of his first solo album in twenty-three years, Crosseyed Heart.

The Rolling Stones guitarist is one of the chief architects of rock 'n' roll, and this film traces the sources of his inspirations — electric blues, country honky-tonk, southern soul, and more. Richards has typically been known as a tough interview, but here, in conversations with director Morgan Neville, he comes across as reflective, funny, and poignant. Neville and his crew sit in on the New York recording sessions for Crosseyed Heart and speak with Richards' musical collaborators, who include Tom Waits and musician/ co-producers Steve Jordan and Waddy Wachtel. They also journey to Chicago — where Richards first encountered Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, and the hallowed studios of Chess Records — and to Nashville, where he explores his long love of country music.

With a film career steeped in music history, Neville is a perfect match for the subject, having directed the documentary The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble (also playing in this year's Festival) and the Academy Award-winning Twenty Feet from Stardom. In Keith Richards: Under the Influence, he partners with cinematographer Igor Martinovic — who employs a set of vintage lenses rarely used in documentaries — and sets Richards' words to exquisite images.

Longtime fans will remember that Richards has a storied history in Toronto, including the Stones' live recordings at the El Mocambo and the 1977 drug bust which cast his future in doubt. Keith Richards: Under the Influence is evidence of how much he still has to offer.

Following the film's world premiere, Richards will take the stage with director Morgan Neville for a live conversation.

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Promo stills from the TIFF website:

have no idea if keith will play some shows to promote his new album, but MAN, keith at the ryman would be a sexy gig.

Coool



ROCKMAN

Crap. Tix on sale only to Patrons until Sept 6th. Patronage starts at $2000. A lot, even in Canuck Bucks. Sigh...

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sundevil
have no idea if keith will play some shows to promote his new album, but MAN, keith at the ryman would be a sexy gig.

I was just thinking the same thing
You never know with Keith
Anything is possible

What is that turntable just in front of Keith?

Well, go baby go :E

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with sssoul
Well, go baby go :E

Often you sign off with something that comes out like :E
Just wondered what its supposed to look like lol

:E is my "big grin smiley" - it's the same as but with fangs :E

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with sssoul
:E is my "big grin smiley" - it's the same as but with fangs :E

Oh i see now
Cheers

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ouroux58
What is that turntable just in front of Keith?

Looks like a turntable to me...albiet one built into a piece of furniture, cool indeed, nice pics bye bye johnny, thanks.

On Sept 6th individual tickets go on sale for $25. These screenings sell out, so it's best to buy early.

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SomeTorontoGirl
Crap. Tix on sale only to Patrons until Sept 6th. Patronage starts at $2000. A lot, even in Canuck Bucks. Sigh...

"Canuck Bucks"...that's hilarious!



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stones2000
"Canuck Bucks"...that's hilarious!

Yeah, I laugh every time I look in my wallet. 'Til I cry... At least they're pretty

Those promo stills are stunning, thanks bb johnny.

Is anyone here planning to go?

STG, is it a given that you'll be there?

- swiss

I wanna go .....



ROCKMAN

I can't order tix until Sept 6, if any are left after the "Patrons" feeding frenzy... Grumble... But a buddy with connections is trying to pull some strings. May have to dust off my "Who The F*ck is Rockman?" shirt, might gain me access...

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Rockman
I wanna go .....

You should! 'Bout damn time you visited the Centre of the Universe! Give ya a tour, ElMo, Palais, Phoenix, Stones Place, etc... Packed yet?

I'd love to go myself.

I may well have to be satisfied with STG's reports and...Rockman's???
Good luck in getting tickets, A!

~"Love is Strong"~

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SomeTorontoGirl
I can't order tix until Sept 6, if any are left after the "Patrons" feeding frenzy... Grumble... But a buddy with connections is trying to pull some strings. May have to dust off my "Who The F*ck is Rockman?" shirt, might gain me access...

Good luck with the buddy with strings, STG.

I'm going to try to nab a ticket and come up there!

- swiss

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SomeTorontoGirl
I can't order tix until Sept 6, if any are left after the "Patrons" feeding frenzy... Grumble... But a buddy with connections is trying to pull some strings. May have to dust off my "Who The F*ck is Rockman?" shirt, might gain me access...

Rooting for you big time, STG!

Thanks ladies! If you get here please let me know, love to see you!

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SomeTorontoGirl
Thanks ladies! If you get here please let me know, love to see you!

That would be a blast!

I want to go. How much for tix?



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Librarian
I want to go. How much for tix?

Ask Mr Google, Librarian (or see posts above)

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Amy340
On Sept 6th individual tickets go on sale for $25. These screenings sell out, so it's best to buy early.

That's what she wrote, Librarian.
Lighting the incense of Smooth Ticket Getting for all you worthies
Make sure to let Keith know we love him :E