EVENT: The Man Behind the Microphone. A portrait of Hedi Jouini, the godfather of Tunisian music. Tunisian journalist Mounira Chaeib will introduce the feature

WHEN? FRI 18TH JANUARY @6.30PM

DURATION: 86 Mins

SUITABLE FOR: All Ages

PRICE: £8 On the Door or £7 + booking fee Tickets Here

WHERE: Draper Hall, Hampton Street Corner with Newington Butts, SE17 3AN

An amazing story of love and family, celebrity and music.
A portrait of Hedi Jouini, the godfather of Tunisian music. 

Hedi Jouini is the most popular musical star in Tunisian history, known as the “Frank Sinatra of Tunisia”. His songs continue to inspire revolutionaries and conservatives alike, striking at the heart of the post-colonial social and political upheaval of Tunisia and its continuing search for identity in the wake of the Arab Spring. But why did he keep his fame hidden from his family? What dark secrets did he keep from the nation that worshipped him? ‘The Man Behind the Microphone’ reveals the incredible story behind a man and his music, and offers fascinating insight into Tunisia’s cultural evolution. The film builds a profound portrait of the godfather of Tunisian music – father to a nation yet not to his family.