VIA PRESS RELEASE | Iron & Wine announce their film Who Can See Forever, A Portrait of Iron & Wine will be released theatrically throughout North America by Abramorama after a string of sold-out screenings in select markets. The film is both a documentary that follows Iron & Wine’s Sam Beam and a concert film recorded live in the round at the historic Haw River Ballroom in Saxapahaw, NC.
Directed by filmmaker Josh Sliffe, Who Can See Forever captures the notoriously private Beam in a series of interviews talking about his creative process and the past, present, and future of Iron & Wine. The live performance portion of the film was recorded during the window of his two Grammy-nominated albums—Beast Epic and Weed Garden—and features a band that includes Sebastian Steinberg (Fiona Apple/ Soul Coughing), Eliza Hardy Jones (War on Drugs/ Grace Potter), Beth Goodfellow (Julia Holter/ Allison Russell), and Edward Rankin Parker (Primus).
The film is being distributed worldwide by industry-leading distributor Abramorama in conjunction with Sub Pop Records. The film will play in most markets Iron & Wine will be touring later this year.
Abramorama’s President & Head of International Distribution Evan Saxon stated, “Abramorama is honored to collaborate with Iron & Wine and Sub Pop Records to bring Josh Sliffe’s beautiful film Who Can See Forever to fans around the world. Thus far, Who Can See Forever screenings have sold out in every market, proving that fans are truly enjoying this insightful behind-the-scenes experience with the band on the road. As a cinema exclusive, audiences will get to experience frontman Sam Beam’s humorous side with an exclusive introduction, welcoming fans to the screening event!”
