Apr 11, 7-8:35PM
Level 4
Foster Theater
$19.5
Join us for a screening of "Don't Forget Me" Eddie Cochran: The Official Documentary in support of the 50th Anniversary of the Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF) on April 11th at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Eddie Cochran
He sang about teenage angst, wild parties, burning desire and fast cars. Eddie Cochran sang directly to the American teen over his thick guitar sound. While his career and life were tragically cut short, his influence on rock music is everlasting.
About “Don’t Forget Me” Eddie Cochran: The Official Documentary
From the Academy Award-winning producers behind acclaimed documentaries Quant (Mary Quant) and Ronnie’s (Ronnie Scott), Don’t Forget Me is the first official biography of rock ’n’ roll pioneer Eddie Cochran. Made in partnership with the Cochran Family Estate, the film chronicles the extraordinary yet tragically short life of an artist who reshaped popular music before the age of 21.
Through never-before-seen archival material and intimate access to family history, the documentary traces Cochran’s journey from a devoted son with boundless joy to a revolutionary musician whose sound continues to reverberate across generations. Featuring powerful testimonies from cultural and musical icons, including Keith Richards, Sting, Sir Rod Stewart, Kiefer Sutherland, Alice Cooper, Billy Idol, Ronnie Wood, Linda Perry, John Waters, Stephen Sanchez, and Yungblud, the film captures the scale of his influence.
Don’t Forget Me is both a celebration and a reckoning — an intimate portrait of a young life cut short, and a legacy that refuses to fade.
About Cleveland International Film Festival
Founded in 1977, the Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF) is a leading cultural institution dedicated to showcasing the power of film to educate, entertain, and celebrate inclusive human experiences. For 50 years, CIFF has curated socially conscious and artistically significant films from around the globe, fostering dialogue, connection, and cultural understanding. Through year-round programming and its annual Festival, CIFF continues to play a vital role in renewing the Greater Cleveland community by bringing audiences together through the transformative power of storytelling. Among the longest-running & largest film festivals in the USA, CIFF is an Academy®-qualifying festival and one of seven Resident Companies of Playhouse Square.
PARKING: Paid meters and parking lots are available around the museum on East 9th St., Erieside Ave., Alfred Lerner Way (in front of FirstEnergy Stadium) and at the Great Lakes Science Center. You can also use these links to park in other downtown lots, reserve your parking spot in advance or to take public transportation. All sales final, tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded after purchase unless the performance is canceled.