Vantage Media has acquired North American distribution rights to a documentary chronicling the career of Boy George and the legendary band Culture Club and dropped the first trailer for the film.
Directed by Alison Ellwood, “Boy George & Culture Club” made its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2025 to a strong audience response and critical attention and is now slated for release on June 9, 2026.
The doc offers what the filmmakers describe as an “intimate and unfiltered” look at Boy George’s meteoric rise to fame, the cultural impact of Culture Club, and the personal and professional challenges that shaped “one of the most distinctive voices and images in music history.” Through rare archival footage, candid interviews, and behind-the-scenes access, the film explores themes of identity, artistry, resilience, and reinvention.
Elwood is best known for directing similarly culture-focused docs “The Go-Go’s,” “Laurel Canyon” and “Cyndi Lauper: Let the Canary Sing,” all of which premiered to critical acclaim, as well as her work as an executive producer on “Totally Under Control.” Earlier in her career, she served as an editor and producer on landmark documentaries including “Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room” and “Gonzo.”
The deal was negotiated by Jessica Russo, COO productions and acquisitions at VMI and Dan Thunell, head of international sales at Propagate.
“Bringing this film to audiences is incredibly exciting for us,” said Kellie Mutch, president of North America distribution at Vantage Media. “It’s not only a celebration of an iconic artist and era, but also a deeply human story about creativity, perseverance, and cultural influence. Ellwood has crafted something truly special—both intimate and expansive—and we’re proud to be the home for its North American release.”
The film is produced by Propagate in association with Fine Point Films, Primary Wave Music, and Polygram Entertainment. Executive producers include Ben Silverman, Howard T. Owens, James Packer, Drew Buckley, Isabel San Vargas, Andrew D Corkin, and Eimhear O’Neill. Producers are Natalia Nastaskin, Lawrence Mestel, David Blackman, Trevor Birney, and Andrew Tully.
Vantage Media is planning a strategic North American rollout beginning June 9, 2026, with additional release details to be announced in the coming weeks.
See the trailer for “Boy George & Culture Club” below:
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