Rediscovering The Long Way Home Documentary

In this insightful Big Blend Radio conversation, acclaimed film producer Steven Lawrence talks about the newly restored documentary "The Long Way Home: Remastered and Expanded (2026)" — a rollicking portrait of Soviet underground rock legend Boris Grebenshchikov and a vivid celebration of the cultural exchange between East and West. Steven shares behind-the-scenes stories from the film’s restoration, the legacy of director Michael Apted, and why this remarkable film — newly preserved and expanded with a powerful epilogue — is resonating today.Also highlighted, is the 22nd MoMA International Festival of Film Preservation, where The Long Way Home will be screened Wednesday, January 28 at 7:00 PM at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, with an in-person introduction by Steven Lawrence and editor Susanne Rostock. Discover the significance of this international festival dedicated to film heritage, why preservation matters, and how audiences can experience cinema’s past and present.👉 Get tickets and full festival details: https://www.moma.org/calendar/film/5879  👉Visit: https://www.thelongwayhomefilm.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.