Question 1

Why was the film released years after the footage was shot?

Accepted Answer

Much of the documentary footage was filmed during the Slits reformation and touring between 2005 and 2010, but the film was not released until 2017, seven years after Ari Up's death.

Question 2

What did Ari Up insist on during the Slits' last tour?

Accepted Answer

According to her band mates, Ari Up probably knew she was dying and therefore insisted on everything being filmed during the Slits' last go-round.

Question 3

Which festivals featured 'Here to Be Heard: The Story of the Slits'?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema (2018, 2025), IndieLisboa (2018), BFI London Film Festival (2017), and International Film Festival Rotterdam (2018).

Question 4

Who appears as themselves in the documentary?

Accepted Answer

The documentary features Tessa Pollitt, Sid Vicious, Billy Idol, and Viv Albertine appearing as themselves.

Question 5

What is the synopsis of 'Here to Be Heard: The Story of the Slits'?

Accepted Answer

The tale of the formation, journey and end of the seminal Punk/Reggae band The Slits.

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