Star-studded Birmingham documentary to premiere at Millennium Point

Award-winning events venue Millennium Point will host the world premiere screening of the highly anticipated new documentary Birmingham: A City Rooted In Talent on 22 November.

The star-studded documentary unites many of the Birmingham’s biggest icons to tell the story of the city’s incredible influence on culture.

From Black Sabbath changing rock forever, through Aston Villa dominating Europe, to Duran Duran styling the world, this is set to be the definitive documentary of Birmingham’s cultural impact.

Music legends Tony Iommi, Bev Bevan, Joan Armatrading and Ruby Turner, comedian Jasper Carrott, presenter Nick Owen, and footballers Karen Carney, Gary Shaw and Tony Morley all feature in the documentary, amongst an array of other famous faces.

Birmingham’s Millennium Point is now set to welcome the stars of the film, alongside a selection of other celebrities and VIPs, for the documentary’s premiere which will be presented on the city’s biggest screen.

The documentary is the brainchild of acclaimed authors turned filmmakers D.G. Torrens and Martin Tracey who set out to document the stories behind their city’s unforgettable creative moments.

D.G. Torrens explained: “This film is a collective vision from two Brummie authors with a shared dream and a whole lot of passion for the city.”

Martin Tracey added: "We really wanted to harness and showcase the talent of Birmingham to place it at the forefront of recognition. What we discovered was a selfless Brummie spirit that shone through all of the people who helped us make the documentary."

The VIP premiere is set to become the highlight of Birmingham’s event calendar and add a new chapter to the city’s cultural history.

Rebecca Delmore, Millennium Point commercial director, said: “We can’t wait to see Birmingham: A City Rooted In Talent on our giant screen. It’s wonderful that so many Birmingham icons are supporting this event, and we are thrilled to host them in our iconic city landmark.”

Pictured: Bev Bevan and Joy Strachan-Brain