Bolan’s Shoes

This story takes us on a tumultuous journey from the height of T. Rex mania in 1970s Liverpool to the present-day poignancy of what would have been Marc Bolan’s 75th birthday. It captures the heady exhilaration of glam rock mania through the experiences of a group of over-excited kids from a local children’s home before a devastating road accident changes their lives forever. Years later, and still clinging to the adoration of her childhood idol, survivor Penny takes best friend and fellow Marc Bolan fan to visit his shrine in London but a chance encounter there catapults her back to the horror she had tried so hard to forget. Light-hearted comedy and supernatural chills abound in this inspirational story that explores the enduring legacy of childhood trauma and the life-affirming power of music.

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Producers: Laura Jones, Terri Dwyer
Cast: Timothy Spall, Leanne Best

Technical Details

Length: 95 mins
Language: English and Welsh
Certificate: Uncertified
Format: DCP
Accessibility: English subtitles

Date: 2023

• Timothy Spall, Leanne Best Commence ‘Bolan’s Shoes,’ Featuring Music by Marc Bolan’s T-Rex (EXCLUSIVE)