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I saw A Curious Life at a special screening here in Berlin, followed by an acoustic live performance from The Levellers. The film tells the story of the band, from their beginnings through their incredible run of success through the 1990s, to the present day. It focuses on some band members more than others - probably down to who felt more comfortable on camera - but it is a lovely portrait of a group of musicians who, however unlikely it may have seemed when they were starting out, touched and inspired so many people.

On a personal level, much of the archive footage comes from the 1990s and a time when my teenage self attended countless Levellers gigs, traveled down to Glastonbury, and basically had this band as the soundtrack of my life...

So it was a great trip down memory lane. But at the same time, there was much to discover even for a fan of the band. I don't want to give away any details, but what I would say - and I was thinking this as I watched the band perform following the screening - I think it is heartening and inspiring to see a group of people who have a commitment to their music, their art and their politics, and to have made their way to longevity and success without compromise. A great band, great guys, and a great film.

This is a brilliant rockumentary that is a joy to watch whether you are a fan of The Levellers or not. This is a Rockumentary but not as we know it. While the focus is very much on The Levellers it is bass player Jeremy's parents who steal this movie and add a human element not usually seen in band docos. The stories they tell are wonderful.

The love that has gone into making this film and the stories contained within left me feeling weepy with joy. This is a real privilege to be invited into the world of The Levellers and the fact I got to see the world premier with the band performing afterwards was the icing on the cake. You might need the bands new Greatest Hits release with accompanying videos to satisfy you if the band doesn't happen to be available (right now).

Love the band,love Beautiful Days, love the film. Jeremy is the perfectly beautiful shambolic guide to the band's history. Histerically funny in parts but also very touching. I love the fact that Simon is living the life he pleases as a boatman.

Like the Dandy Wharhols film Dig there are some great comedy moments and a certain couple should definitely be on Google box.

Even if you are not a massive fan of the band you should see this film. Many thanks Dunstan for bringing it to life. We miss Chumbawamba but it looks like you have a creative output that will continue to bring joy.

Go see it.

And that's your own.

A Curious Life is well made and noticeable with esprit. There are many funny, interesting, touching and freakshow bits - tough to choose five favourite moments.

All in all a joy to watch & like the cinematic encore to the book Dance Before The Storm - The Official Story of the Levellers by George Berger (1998).

For fans only? "Let's watch a music/band documentary!" is good enough here too - and this rather different program ends pretty sure worth the choice.

Besides that I was almost in the mood to cry; the return to the live debut venue is a / the only painful missing piece - no matter how the art college basement looks today - if the place still exists.

A Curious Life is a character piece & presents the band history on a very own way. A brilliant effort by the film-maker Dunstan Bruce. I can see it even on a level with Metallica - Some Kind Of Monster.

9+/10.