Club to preview parts of new PBS series, 'Soundbreaking,' on impact of recorded music, Nov. 9

The National Press Club will screen two parts of the upcoming PBS series, "Soundbreaking: Stores from the Cutting Edge of Recorded Music," on Wednesday evening, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. in the Club’s Ballroom.

As with all Newsmaker events, this event is open to credentialed media, National Press Club members and invited guests, free of charge. Please RSVP for the screening by clicking here.

The series explores the impact of recorded music on the modern world. The eight-part documentary will be broadcast on PBS later in November.

Following the screening will be a panel discussion featuring:

- Joshua Bennett, filmmaker, Show of Force.

- Hank Shocklee, music producer, founder of Public Enemy rap group.

- Sam Brylawski, former chair, Library of Congress National Recording Preservation Board.

"Soundbreaking," the last project of legendary music producer Sir George Martin, who passed away March 8, was developed in association with Washington, D.C-based Higher Ground. The series combines exclusive interviews with over 150 celebrated artists, producers and innovators from across the music spectrum, with rare archival studio footage and an extensive soundtrack.

"Soundbreaking" is produced and directed by Emmy and Peabody Award®-winning filmmakers Show of Force.

Contact for the event is Patti Giglio, the event host, at 202-903-7869 or [email protected]