The third documentary in Channel 4’s new strand for up-and-coming directors, First Cut , is Karaoke Soul . Set in and around a northern town, Karaoke Soul follows three people who find relief from their everyday lives through song. Director Joshua Neale mixes stylised musical performances with intimate observational documentary to tell the very personal stories of three people through the songs that are close to their hearts. As pub landlord and the narrator of the film, Terry, says: “Karaoke. That’s where it all comes out”.

Friday 30 November 2007
7:30pm, Channel 4