RUMBLE: The Indians Who Rocked the World
RUMBLE: The Indians Who Rocked the World is a feature documentary about the overlooked Indigenous contribution to American popular music. The film follows the impact of pioneering Native musicians and shows how their work helped shape the music that became part of everyday life, from blues and rock to contemporary popular music.
The screening takes place as part of the Millennium Stage Film series in the Justice Forum at the REACH. The film features archival and contemporary contributions from major musicians, historians, relatives, and cultural experts, and is dedicated to the memory of John Trudell and to the work of Brian Wright-Macleod.
When: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Showtime: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Justice Forum at the REACH, Kennedy Center
Tickets: Free. No tickets or registration are required.
Entry: Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Visitors are advised to check the Kennedy Center website on the day of the screening for updates.
Run time: 102 minutes
Genre: Film
Age rating: Rated R
Featured artists and subjects: Charley Patton, Mildred Bailey, Link Wray, Jimi Hendrix, Jesse Ed Davis, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Robbie Robertson, Randy Castillo, and Taboo.
Participants: Buddy Guy, Steven Van Zandt, Tony Bennett, Taj Mahal, Cyril Neville, Ivan Neville, Martin Scorsese, Quincy Jones, John Trudell, David Fricke, Steven Tyler, Derek Trucks, Corey Harris, Guy Davis, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Monk Boudreaux, George Clinton, Jackson Browne, Joy Harjo, Iggy Pop, Wayne Kramer, Marky Ramone, Taylor Hawkins, Pura Fé, Dan Auerbach, Phil Soussan, Matt Sorum, Mike Inez, Robert Trujillo, Slash, Charlie Sexton, Rhiannon Giddens, Pat Vegas, Robbie Robertson, and Buffy Sainte-Marie, among others.
Director: Catherine Bainbridge, director of *Reel Injun*
Co-director: Alfonso Maiorana
Writers: Catherine Bainbridge and Alfonso Maiorana
Producers and executive producers: Stevie Salas, Tim Johnson, Christina Fon, Catherine Bainbridge, Linda Ludwick, Lisa M. Roth, Diana Holtzberg, Jan Rofekamp, Ernest Webb, and Ray Halbritter
Editors: Benjamin Duffield and Jeremiah Hayes
Editing consultant: Jon Kalina
Director of photography: Alfonso Maiorana
Visual researcher: Rebecca Lessard
Original soundtrack: Benoît Charest
Featured appearances: Robbie Robertson, Taj Mahal, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Martin Scorsese, Tony Bennett, Steven Tyler, and Iggy Pop
Dedication: The film is dedicated to the memory of John Trudell and to the work of Brian Wright-Macleod.
Outreach support: Seminole Hard Rock Entertainment, The Chickasaw Nation, The Oneida Indian Nation, and Seeing Red.
REACH logistics: Concessions and beverages are available for purchase on-site. During non-event times, guests may bring picnics to outdoor areas; coolers must be 16 quarts or smaller, and personal chairs must be no more than 36 inches high. Pets are permitted in outdoor REACH areas when leashed, but are not allowed inside Kennedy Center buildings; service animals are permitted indoors and outdoors.