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The Road Of Excess + Q&A

About The Road Of Excess + Q&A

The Road of Excess is a film that talks about toxic masculinity, mental health, addiction, fame...and what happens when it's gone. 

The film explores these themes through the eyes of ex-Dirty Sanchez star Mathew Pritchard and his attempt to row the Atlantic. Since the days of his Dirty Sanchez fame, Mathew finds redemption through sport and fitness, swapping "one addiction for another." The story kicks off as Mathew prepares to row across the Atlantic in search of meaning — but what is driving him to do this, and will isolation at sea for seven weeks be the panacea he's looking for?

Mathew revisits his three co-stars from Dirty Sanchez — Dan, Dainton and Pancho — as well as his Mum and best mate Aide. Giving their perspective on Mathew, each has a story that reveals something about the journey they've all been on together, and each is dealing with their issues in their own way.

The screening will be followed by a live onstage Q&A with Mathew Pritchard. Hosted by Matt Stocks.
 

Booking info

To book Accessible tickets and free Companion tickets, please visit our Accessible Bookings page. Companion tickets will initially show a standard ticket price, but once your account is set-up and you are logged in, this will be reduced to £0 at checkout.

Duration includes trailers, adverts and any Q&A/panel. For events such as NT Live, Colour Box and Reel & Meal there will be minimal advertising. We do not admit latecomers after the main feature has started and we have a limited food & drink policy.

MAC’s cinema programme has been generously supported by BFI Film Audience Network and Film Hub Midlands.

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