Salem's Decibels Film Festival Brings Rock Subcultures To Big Screen

SALEM, MA — North Shore moviegoers and music fans of various genres will get a look at a wide range of music subcultures when the Decibels Film Festival comes to Cinema Salem from Nov. 19 through Nov. 22.

The festival, also called dB Fest, is billed as a "showcase of new films that bring the mosh pit, community dance hall, burlesque show and the people along Shakedown Street into a local independent theater."

The dB Fest will present five films during the four-day run at Cinema Salem. The lineup is intended to celebrate "the diversity of music subcultures found in this year's new films" and highlights "five unforgettable films that celebrate the musicians, fans and happenings."

Listed films focus on a varied group of artists and scenes, including movies about NOFX, Fugazi, Southern New Hampshire's The Shaggs, Weird Al Yankovic and The Grateful Dead.

The festival is designed for local audiences to see stories tied to performers and fan communities that span punk, outsider music, parody and jam-band culture.

Tickets bought day-of-show at Cinema Salem are $15. Regular advance tickets are $14.

Cinema Salem members can reserve $12 tickets in advance only. The listing says members should present a membership card at the theater when collecting tickets. There are no service charges for advance tickets.

The festival also includes a lower-cost option through the Movies for All program. With proof of an EBT, SNAP or WIC card, eligible moviegoers can get $5 day-of-show tickets.