Documentary on King Crimson to Premiere at SXSW Film Festival

A documentary about the legendary rock band King Crimson, titled "In the Court of the Crimson King," will have its world premiere on March 14 at the SXSW Film Festival in Austin, Texas. Directed by Toby Amies, the film focuses on the band's later years, particularly their 2019 tour celebrating the 50th anniversary of their debut album of the same name. The album, released on October 10, 1969, is considered a milestone of progressive rock, featuring iconic tracks like "21st Century Schizoid Man." The band's members included guitarist Robert Fripp, bassist Greg Lake, and multi-instrumentalist Ian McDonald, whose death from cancer on February 9, 2022, preceded the film's announcement. The documentary highlights the enduring influence of King Crimson across genres such as industrial, metal, grunge, and post-rock.