Boy George is stepping back into focus with a new documentary that follows the journey of Culture Club.
The 64 year old artist, whose time with Culture Club helped shape 1980s pop through songs like Karma Chameleon and Do You Really Want to Hurt Me, is at the centre of Boy George and Culture Club, a film directed by Alison Ellwood and scheduled to arrive on June 9, 2026.
After debuting at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2025, the project has since been picked up for North American release by Vantage Media.
The documentary explores Boy George’s rise to international fame, the band’s wider cultural footprint and the personal struggles that influenced his path, using a mix of archival material and new interviews.
According to the creative team, the film offers an “intimate and unfiltered” look at Boy George’s story, diving into themes of identity, creativity and reinvention throughout his time in the public eye.
Its release arrives during a renewed wave of interest in music focused films, with several major projects recently revisiting legendary artists and their cultural legacy.
Ellwood, who previously directed The Go-Go’s, Laurel Canyon and Cyndi Lauper: Let the Canary Sing, has built a reputation for exploring music history and countercultural stories.
Her past credits also include producing and editing roles on Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room and Gonzo, along with executive producing Totally Under Control.
Confirming the deal, Kellie Mutch, president of North America distribution at Vantage Media, said: “Bringing this film to audiences is incredibly exciting for us. It’s not only a celebration of an iconic artist and era, but also a deeply human story about creativity, perseverance, and cultural influence. Ellwood has crafted something truly special both intimate and expansive and we’re proud to be the home for its North American release.”
The film is produced by Propagate in partnership with Fine Point Films, Primary Wave Music and Polygram Entertainment.
Executive producers include Ben Silverman, Howard T Owens, James Packer, Drew Buckley, Isabel San Vargas, Andrew D Corkin and Eimhear O Neill, with production led by Natalia Nastaskin, Lawrence Mestel, David Blackman, Trevor Birney and Andrew Tully.
The documentary lands at a time when Boy George continues to stay visible beyond music, through television work and public commentary, while Culture Club’s legacy still plays a major role in conversations around 1980s pop and the evolution of gender expression in mainstream music.
The North American release will begin on June 9, with more details around its rollout expected to be shared in the weeks ahead.
