VIA PRESS RELEASE | Exclusive screening event of The Zombies’ first-ever feature documentary, followed by a special Q&A and performance by lead singer Colin Blunstone, joined by director Robert Schwartzman’s band Rooney.
Hung Up On A Dream traces The Zombies’ remarkable 6-decade journey from teenage friends to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees. With its initial release this May in theatres across the nation, the film has already garnered rave reviews and a 90% “Rotten Tomatoes” score. The documentary features archival footage and performances, interviews with all four surviving original members, and appearances by admirers including Paul Weller, Dave Grohl, Hayley Williams, and FINNEAS. Kent Hill of Film Threat praises that the doc “doesn’t care about stardom or stats. It cares about the soul of music, the kind that takes root, disappears, then returns like a ghost at the edge of memory.”
The Zombies’ legendary lead singer Colin Blunstone and musician/filmmaker Robert Schwartzman are pairing up to take the film on the road for a series of special screenings in music venues across the country. The screenings will feature a post-film conversation between the director and subject and a special unplugged set by Blunstone with Schwartzman’s acclaimed power-pop band Rooney.
Rooney opened for The Zombies for shows on their Summer 2022 run and recently wrapped Jeff Lynne’s ELO farewell tour. The band cites The Zombies as one of the main influences for their music. This will be the first live music collaboration between the artists.
According to Blunstone, “It’s been an emotional journey seeing The Zombies’ story brought to life in Robert’s beautifully-made film, and I’m looking forward to sharing the experience with audiences at these special events. And it will be good fun to join Robert and Rooney on stage for some live music!”
Schwartzman adds, “We’re in a time of great transition in the film industry, and it’s very exciting to get a chance to shake up the theatrical experience. We’re taking Hung Up On A Dream: The Zombies’ Documentary to music venues around the country, pairing the screenings with live music performances. This will be a one-of-a-kind film and music event for fans.”
US SHOWS:
July 09, 2025 – The Gramercy Theatre – New York, NY
July 11, 2025 – Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre – Somerville, MA
July 13, 2025 – State Theatre – Falls Church, VA
July 15, 2025 – Thalia Hall – Chicago, IL
July 16, 2025 – The Majestic Theatre – Detroit, MI
July 18, 2025 – Great American Music Hall – San Francisco, CA
July 19, 2025 – The Bellwether – Los Angeles, CA
