Screen on the Green are pleased to host this special event, continuing the Sex Pistols' association with the Screen on the Green, which was the first venue at which the Sex Pistols played their first gig on 3rd April 1977. Screen on the Green will be hosting this very special film screening + Q&A with the director.On October 12th 1978 Nancy Spungeon, an ex-prostitute, sometimes stripper and heroin addict, was found dead in a bathroom at the Chelsea Hotel in New York. She also happened to be the girlfriend of the Sex Pistols' bassist Sid Vicious, who was quickly accused of her murder. Less than 6 months later, he died of a heroin overdose and the case was closed.
The death of Sid and Nancy has passed into rock legend and has only added to the controversial and notorious image of the Sex Pistols and punk music.
At the request of Sid's mother, who committed suicide in 1996, rock author and punk expert Alan Parker has devoted himself to discovering WHO KILLED NANCY? By interviewing 182 people and re-examining NYPD evidence, he reveals what really happened that night in room 100.
WHO KILLED NANCY? + Q&A with director, Alan G Parker
Sunday 8th February, 4.00pm
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