Who Is Gil Scott-Heron? is a film by BAFTA nominated film makers Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard. Seeking to answer the question in the title, Who Is Gil Scott-Heron? is a portrait seen through the eyes of those who loved Gil, his friends, his family, and the musicians he played with. A 10 minute excerpt of the film – along with Richard Russell’s full album sleeve notes and exclusive photography – is available to view right now via the newly-redesigned www.gilscottheron.net.
All attending the theatrical screenings receive a free download card to go on the XL Recordings website and download Gil Scott-Heron’s last record ‘Nothing New’ for free!