Long Island Premiere
Ann Wilson: In My Voice
Feature | United States | 75 Minutes | English

Told in Ann’s own words, IN MY VOICE traces her extraordinary 75-year journey, from a nomadic childhood to the stages of the world’s biggest arenas, and into a bold new creative chapter. Drawing from an extensive personal archive of home movies, photographs, journals, and never-before-seen footage, the film reveals the deeply personal experiences that shaped Wilson’s artistry and helped lay the foundation for the rise of Heart, the pioneering female-fronted hard-rock band she formed with her sister Nancy, whose groundbreaking career produced iconic hits including
“Barracuda,” “Crazy on You,” “Magic Man,” “These Dreams,” and “Alone,” and ultimately earned the band induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The documentary also features commentary from family members, bandmates, fellow artists, and industry figures who witnessed her singular path. “This film is my story in my own words, told the way I’ve always wanted to tell it,” says Ann Wilson. “It’s about finding my voice, keeping it alive, and sharing the journey with the people who’ve been part of it all along.” By interweaving past and present, IN MY VOICE explores Wilson’s life against the backdrop of a changing America, from the Vietnam War era and the rise of MTV to the enduring cultural power of rock and roll. The film reveals not only how Ann Wilson shaped the sound of a generation, but how her voice continues to evolve decades later. Director: Barbara Jean Hall (Wynonna Judd: Concert from My Place; Loretta Lynn: My Story in My Words).Theater B

After the screening: A live conversation with Director Barbara Jean Hall A

1971: Billy Joel's Lost Interview
Short | United States | 20 Minutes | English

In December 1971, just after releasing his debut solo album Cold Spring Harbor, a 22-year-old Billy Joel sat down for a candid college radio interview. Broadcast only once and then lost for over 50 years, the tape captures Joel’s humor, doubts, and ambition on the brink of stardom. Billy Joel’s Lost Interview resurrects this extraordinary recording through animation and archival audio, preserving a forgotten chapter of music history and revealing the young artist before he became the Piano Man. 1971: Billy Joel’s Lost Interview is not authorized by Billy Joel. Director: Adam Ripp

After the screening: A live conversation with Director Adam Ripp