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Wednesday, April 9, 2025

The Zombies documentary news

Utopia has announced the theatrical release of Hung Up on a Dream: The Zombies Documentary, directed by Robert Schwartzman. The film, which premiered at SXSW, traces the journey of legendary British rock band The Zombies—from teenage friends to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees.

The SXSW-premiered film about the legendary band will begin with nationwide event screenings on May 12, followed by theatrical runs in New York and Los Angeles starting May 16.

The release will kick off with special event screenings in multiple cities on May 12, followed by full theatrical engagements in New York and Los Angeles beginning May 16.

"I can’t express how much I love THE ZOMBIES. After hearing their music as a teenager, I felt like I understood them musically, melodically and emotionally. Their clever arrangements and sophisticated songwriting gave me a musical foundation that helped me launch my own band, Rooney,” stated director Robert Schwartzman.

“As a fan and fellow musician, to get the chance to make a film about their 60+ year journey is a dream-like moment and truly an honor. I believe THE ZOMBIES are one of the best bands in history and I can’t wait for people to see this film!"

In their first-ever feature documentary, over sixty years after they met as teenagers before the British Invasion music scene, THE ZOMBIES tell their story of navigating the tumultuous music industry over the decades and making one of the most influential albums of all time, Odessey and Oracle. “She’s Not There” made them the first British band after The Beatles to reach #1 in the US with a self-written song. After years of touring and many missteps in the 60s, sadly, the band missed out on their biggest moment yet, when “Time of the Season” hit #1 and became a global success, inspiring new generations each year. The band looks back on their journey, where true friendship led them to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

HUNG UP ON A DREAM: THE ZOMBIES DOCUMENTARY will screen during one-night-only event screenings in major markets such as Washington D.C., Boston, Austin, Pittsburgh, and Seattle beginning on May 12. The film will open in New York at the Quad Cinema and Los Angeles at the Landmark NuArt Theatre for established runs later that week. A full list of cities and dates can be found on the film's website.

Tickets for the documentary are now available at https://hungup.official.film/

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