Doc’n Roll is delighted to be part of The Music is Black Festival from East Bank and to bring a special event to the Rio Cinema celebrating one of London’s most distinctive contemporary musicians, Hak Baker. 

The evening will include a special screening of Hakeem, live Q&A, and an intimate acoustic performance by Hak Baker, offering audiences a unique opportunity to hear directly from Hak about his journey, creative process, and the experiences that have shaped his career. 

Hak’s story is one of resilience, creativity, and community, making him an inspiring figure for a new generation of artists and music fans alike. 

Synopsis 

An unconventional music documentary for a very unconventional musician, this film follows British singer and rapper Hak Baker over five years. Directed by the filmmaking duo of DEADHORSES (James Topley and Ivo Beckett), Hakeem balances profundity and profanity as Baker confronts the traumas of class and masculinity in the wake of his sudden stardom. An anarchic yet sincere portrait of British lad culture, full of arresting aesthetics and savage honesty, this is more than a chronicle of a musician's life – it’s a fascinating and intimate portrait of existential angst, brotherhood and hope in the face of the taboos that surround male mental health.