Damo Suzuki reflects on his life as he confronts cancer and attempts to resume a never-ending tour.

Dir. Michelle Heighway, 2022, UK, 71 min

 

Suzuki’s zen, positivity, dogged spirit and remarkable endurance is at the heart of a new documentary, Energy: A Film About Damo Suzuki, by Michelle Heighway. 

The Guardian - Daniel Dylan Wray

 

 

10 FEB Blog :

Damo Suzuki - 16 January 1950 - 9 February 2024

We are devastated to announce that Damo Suzuki passed away on the 9th February.

A life force that will be missed by many.

Lost for words.

Damo forever.

Sending strength, love and condolences to the family and loved ones.

#Energy #DamoSuzukisNetwork

God bless

 

 

- UPDATE: 19 FEB 2024

Thanks so much for the support. I would like to thank everyone for the kind messages at this time. I have had so many messages asking where you can buy the documentary.

 

 

https://vimeo.com/ondemand/energythefilm

Watch here on VIMEO

Japanese Subtitles below: 

Damo Suzuki typed these over a 3 month period at home in 2023, then e mailed them to Michelle (me) to copy and paste into Adobe Premiere.

https://vimeo.com/ondemand/damosuzukidoc

 

Available 1 March - Amazon

 

And our Etsy Store - DVD

 

Due to a great response, ENERGY: A DOCUMENTARY ABOUT DAMO SUZUKI is now available to watch exclusively on Vimeo WORLDWIDE

Link to stream online HERE

Energy: A Documentary about Damo Suzuki

An existential journey through the power of healing with the enigmatic Damo Suzuki, former lead singer of krautrock legends CAN. Critically acclaimed director Michelle Heighway has been working with the mercurial Japanese-born musician since 2014, culminating in the fascinating insights of ENERGY. The film follows Suzuki over five years of his life in Germany and the UK as he confronts cancer and attempts to continue a never-ending global tour.

The film’s production was made possible by the incredible support it received from two crowdfunding campaigns.

“In the music zone we see the artist open himself to the moment, whipping up storms and summoning magic from the ground with the sound carriers. It really is something.” 

The Wire Magazine - ISSUE 468 / Leah Kardos

“Inspirational story of the ex-Can vocalist’s survival and creative drive”.

  Mike Barnes @ MOJO Magazine. Review Issue 354

Next Screening @

Musikfilm Festivalen @ DFI Copenhagen - 19th Sept 8:45pm 2023

https://www.dfi.dk/cinemateket/biograf/alle-film/film/energy-documentary-about-damo-suzuki?fbclid=IwAR17jD_JFBeogf8zUaTt498AhOaL7HBxgyKZo3gnULwrfMtGnRh8u9oqqQQ

CINEMAS/FESTIVALS - GET IN TOUCH NOW TO BOOK WORLDWIDE

 EMAIL -  mheighway at i4visuals.com 
 

2022 Screenings:

Energy : A Documentary about Damo Suzuki

Doc' n Roll Film Festival 2022 - 9 Cities

https://www.docnrollfestival.com/ / https://www.damosuzuki.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Docn-Roll-Film-Festival-ENERGY-A-Documentary-about-Damo-Suzuki-1.pdf

Director Michelle Heighway is delighted to announce ENERGY: A DOCUMENTARY ABOUT DAMO SUZUKI with a premiere in London and 9  screenings across the UK.
Event supported by the BFI, awarding funds from the National Lottery. BFI
 
 

Doc'n Roll Film Festival 2022.

UK Festival Tour Dates: October 30 - November 11, 2022

London, RIO - 30 October - SUNDAY 4pm

Brighton, DUKE OF YORK - 1st November - TUESDAY

Bristol, CUBE - 4th November - Friday - 8pm

Nottingham, BROADWAY- 4th November - FRIDAY

Newcastle, TYNESIDE - 2nd November - WEDNESDAY

Birkenhead, FUTURE YARD - 6th November - SUNDAY 2pm

Birmingham, MOCKING BIRD - 6th November - SUNDAY 4pm

Cardiff, CHAPTER - 10th November - THURSDAY

Sheffield, SHOWROOM - 11th November - FRIDAY

 

Sound Watch 2022

https://soundwatch.de/2022/

OUT TO LUNCH FESTIVAL 2023

https://cqaf.com/energy-a-documentary-about-damo-suzuki/

THE REAL DOCUMENTARY FESTIVAL 2023 - April 21st

https://www.phoenix.org.uk/whats-on/programme/energy-a-documentary-about-damo-suzuki/

Melbourne Documentary Film Festival July 2023

https://mdff.org.au/films/energy-a-documentary-about-damo-suzuki

Musikfilm Festivalen @ DFI Copenhagen - 19th Sept 8:45pm 2023

https://www.dfi.dk/cinemateket/biograf/alle-film/film/energy-documentary-about-damo-suzuki?fbclid=IwAR17jD_JFBeogf8zUaTt498AhOaL7HBxgyKZo3gnULwrfMtGnRh8u9oqqQQ

July 10th / OXFORD - ENERGY: A Documentary about Damo Suzuki - The Ultimate Picture Palace

https://uppcinema.com/show/divine-schism-presents-energy/

The Carlton Club Manchester /6 June / Energy: A Documentary about Damo Suzuki + Live Online Q&A (Zoom Chat) with Damo Suzuki

https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Manchester/The-Carlton-Club-Manchester/Energy-A-documentary-about-Damo-Suzuki--QA--Gig-Screening/36339441/

 

Current/Past/Future Screenings Worldwide : https://filmfreeway.com/EnergyADocumentaryaboutDamoSuzuki

 

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