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2017 / ISSUE 99 23 FILM To celebrate the life of the former Beatle, filmmaker and lifelong fan Roger Appleton created a new feature-length documentary called Looking for Lennon, which just premiered at the Foundation for Art and Creative Technology in the singer's hometown of Liverpool, with many of his friends and family members attending. Featuring never before seen images of Lennon along with interviews with those who knew him best, Looking for Lennon mostly focuses on the early life of the singer before he hit stardom. Looking for Lennon does not yet have a general release date set, but you can learn more on the official website, 'Evolutionary Films.' He may have only lived to forty-two, but John Lennon still left behind a legacy as one of the greatest and most influential musicians of our time. It is estimated that 90 per cent of Africans lack access to mental health treatment, even though globally 75 per cent of all mental illnesses can be found in low income countries. In a hope to break the stigma against mental illness which often results in the 'ostracizing and demonizing' of sufferers in Africa. Sangu Delle reminds us (especially Africans) that seeking help does not make you weak it makes you human. THERE'S NO SHAME IN TAKING CARE OF YOUR MENTAL HEALTH FEATURED TED 'LOOKING FOR LENNON' DOCU EXPLORE'S THE LATE BEATLE'S EARLY LIFE TOP FIVE UPCOMING FILMS These are the 5 must-see upcoming movies in 2017. May 26th Buena Vista Social Club: Adios - The remaining original members of the Buena Vista Social Club come together to discuss their musical careers and the extraordinary circumstances that bought them together. As they explore the contributions the band has made to the unknown history of Cuba. May 26th Drone - Drone pilot and family man Neil (Sean Bean) conducts deadly and covert operations from his suburban hometown. When a charismatic businessman (Patrick Sabongui) from Pakistan shows up at his home plotting revenge, Neil is forced to confront his past actions. Jun 2nd The Hippotamu - Disgraced poet Ted (Roger Allam) is summoned to his friends country manor to investigate a series of unexplained miracles. Ted tracks down the perpetrator of the phenomena, 15 year old David Logan, and with a poet's passion Ted sets out to find out the real truth behind his 'unorthodox healing methods'. Jun 2nd Wonder Woman - Before she was Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), she was Diana, raised on the mythical island of Themyscria, trained by unconquerable Amazonian warriors. But when the world is threatened, Diana leaves her home convinced that she can stop the threat. Along the way she discovers her full powers and true destiny. Jun 9th My Cousin Rachel - A young Englishman (Sam Claffin) plots revenge against his strange and beautiful cousin (Rachel Weisz), believing that she killed his guardian. But things take a turn for worse when he finds himself falling under her spell. Who once played the role of a handsome and cunning crime detective on the Isle of Man in the 1980's, known simply as Mindhorn. After leaving the island when his acting career failed, Thorncroft finds himself living in a bedsit in London, sporting a toupee and struggling to get acting roles. 25 years later he is called back to the island when a real murder needs investigating and the suspected culprit a simpleton going by the name of Kestrel, (played by Russel Tovey) will only talk to the actor. Believing that the detective Mindhorn is a real person. The film incorporates the best of British comedy and surrealism, although perhaps more suited for the smaller screen, Mindhorn still has great potential to become a cult classic. Written by and starring Simon Farnaby and The Mighty Boosh's very own Julian Barratt, Mindhorn tells the story of washed up actor, Richard Thorncroft. MINDHORN: 'TV COP HELPS REAL COP SOLVE CRIME'

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