Ultimate Thunder

Dir. Ben G. Brown

Cinema Versa Opening Film

Fri 30 Oct - Mon 9 Nov

Fri 30 Oct

Mon 9 Nov

Fri 30 Oct

17:45

Q&A with BSL, Audio Description, Descriptive Subtitles

Hyde Park Picture House, Leeds

Screen 1

Past event
Sat 31 Oct

11:30

Audio Description, Descriptive Subtitles, Autism Friendly

Hyde Park Picture House, Leeds

Screen 2

Past event
Mon 9 Nov

18:00

Descriptive Subtitles, Pay-What-You-Can

Mill Hill Chapel, Leeds

Main Sanctuary

Past event

A fresh and joyful documentary which is a true ode to DIY, friendship and music with a generous dose of punk spirit

Described as the most punk rock band in Britain, Ultimate Thunder are musicians with learning disabilities, Down syndrome and autism based in Leeds. The film follows their story over three years as they develop new music and play to increasingly larger crowds, all while facing challenges including cuts to arts funding, major surgery and the lead singer losing his voice.

The screening on 30 October will be followed by a Q&A with Director Ben G Brown and cast members Matthew, Scott, Kenneth, Alex, John and James. There will be a BSL interpreter for this event.

"A powerful new documentary telling the story of one of Leeds’ most unique and resilient musical forces" — Benjamin Jackson, Yorkshire Evening Post

Director Ben G. Brown
Running time 98 mins
Production year 2026
Country UK
Language English
UK distributor No current UK distributor
Sales Agent Ben G Brown
Certificate LIFF age rating 12A