Following a triumphant UK premiere as the Closing Night Gala of the Raindance Film Festival — where director Kirsty Bell won Best Director — DON’T FORGET ME, the first official feature documentary about rock ’n’ roll pioneer Eddie Cochran, will open in UK cinemas from September 11, 2026 , released by Fremantle.
From Goldfinch, the Academy Award‑winning producers behind acclaimed documentaries Quant (Mary Quant) and Ronnie’s (Ronnie Scott), the film brings together an extraordinary lineup of music legends — Keith Richards, Sting, Rod Stewart, Roger Daltrey, Ronnie Wood, Billy Idol, Alice Cooper, Yungblud, John Waters and more — alongside Cochran’s family to tell the story of the 21‑year‑old whose brief life helped shape the future of rock ’n’ roll.
DON’T FORGET ME chronicles the extraordinary but tragically short life of Eddie Cochran, whose influence on modern music is immeasurable. At just 21, Cochran left behind a body of work that inspired generations of musicians and continues to echo across genres.
The documentary blends never‑before‑seen archival material with powerful testimonies from some of the greatest names in music and culture. From his heartfelt devotion to his mother to the timeless music that still electrifies stages worldwide, the film explores the duality of Eddie’s life — a young man brimming with joy and possibility, and an artist whose voice continues to resonate long after his untimely death.
Cochran’s impact shaped generations, inspiring icons from The Beatles and Jimi Hendrix to The Who and The Sex Pistols. Five of his songs have been covered more than 500 times by legendary artists including The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Jack White, Rod Stewart, Bruce Springsteen, Led Zeppelin, The Who, The Sex Pistols and T. Rex.
Created in partnership with the Cochran Family Estate and supported by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Universal Music Enterprises, the documentary captures the enduring impact of Cochran’s music.
CAST
- Jack Harris
- Frances Barber
Contributors include:
- Keith Richards
- Sting
- Sir Rod Stewart
- Linda Perry
- Kiefer Sutherland
- Alice Cooper
- John Waters
- Stephen Sanchez
- Yungblud
- Sir Roger Daltrey
- Ronnie Wood
- Billy Idol
- The Cochran Family
CREW
Director
- Kirsty Bell
Producer
- Ben Charles Edwards
Executive Producers
- Phil McKenzie
- Michelle Arnusch
- Peter Bradley Jnr
- Rick French
Associate Producer
- Sarah Poole
