Filmmaker Series

E8 • Sunflower Bean

The Dr. Martens community is tough. Unique. Adaptable. And undeniably intertwined with the world of music. As our lives shift in unprecedented ways, Dr. Martens Presents is partnering with unique NYC and LA filmmakers to tell the stories of musicians who are not only surviving, but thriving and innovating when met with these extraordinary times.

Episodes

1. Ali Roberto

Director Alison Roberto takes a dive into the grit and passion of the LA music scene with her films, the product of a lifelong vision.

2. Gabriel Gomez

NY Filmmaker Gabriel Gomez uses these unprecedented times to hone in on what matters to him and the musicians in his community.

3. Lauren Ruth Ward

Lauren Ruth Ward is a musician, stylist, photographer, and more than the sum of her parts, seeking ways to connect without in-person shows.

4. Rosehardt

Caleb Eberhardt has always used his music to connect with others. Now, he’s working to use his platform and leave a legacy of social change.

5. Tolliver

Los Angeles artist Tolliver uses his music to reconcile who he is today with his Baptist upbringing and childhood.

6. Cautious Clay

Music is the most natural form of expression for musician/producer Cautious Clay, who is using his art to navigate the turbulence of 2020.

7. Blimes & Gab

Blimes & Gab blended their unique styles to create Talk About It. Now, they're braving the highs and lows of releasing an album mid-pandemic.

8. Sunflower Bean

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Lifelong musicians and members of Sunflower Bean are leaning on each other, their music, and the politics of their art to continue creating.