SHOPLIFTERS OF THE WORLD

2020 ACADEMY AWARD NOMINEE: BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE

Release Date: 3/26/21

‍Director: Stephen Kijak

‍Starring: Helena Howard, Ellar Coltrane, Elena Kampouris, Nick Krause, James Bloor with Thomas Lennon and Joe Manganiello
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‍Running Time: 91 min
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Rating: Not Rated

Synopsis: In the Summer of 1987, four friends, reeling from the sudden break-up of the iconic British band The Smiths, embark on a night out of partying to mourn their musical loss. At the same time, an impassioned Smiths fan takes a local radio DJ hostage at gunpoint and forces him to play nothing but Smiths tracks. With the radio station playing as the soundtrack to their night, the friends go on a wild journey of self-discovery that will transform them forever. Featuring an incredible soundtrack – including 20 songs from The Smiths – Shoplifters of the World is a glorious ode to the craziness of the ‘80s and the power of music to change people’s lives.