Amidst Soho’s flourishing folk scene of the mid-60s, Jackson C. Frank released a masterpiece album, produced by fellow American expat Paul Simon. Close to Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, Frank was a vital influence on a generation of musicians, inspiring artists as diverse as Bert Jansch, Nick Drake, Counting Crows, Graham Coxon, John Mayer and Laura Marling.
Yet, after the release of his album, Frank vanished without a trace. Struggling with physical disabilities and severe PTSD from a childhood tragedy, his mental health declined while, paradoxically, his musical influence grew in his absence. Years later, a young fan set out to find him, and this film retraces those steps, untangling the haunting story of a unique artist with a tragic fate.
We’re delighted to be hosting this powerful documentary at Century in partnership with Doc’n Roll, bringing Jackson C. Frank’s remarkable yet heartbreaking legacy back into focus in the very heart of Soho, where his story began.
