FAQ

EXPLORING THE FILM AND MUSIC

THE PAIN AND THE POWER – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

IS THERE AN ALBUM CONNECTED TO THE FILM?

YES. THE PAIN AND THE POWER IS ACCOMPANIED BY A FULL-LENGTH ALBUM BY LOGAN LYNN. THE MUSIC SERVES AS BOTH SOUNDTRACK AND COMPANION PIECE TO THE FILM, WITH THE NEW SONGS APPEARING IN KEY MOMENTS THROUGHOUT THE DOCUMENTARY. THE RECORD IS LYNN’S 12TH STUDIO ALBUM.

WHO APPEARS IN THE FILM?

IN ADDITION TO LOGAN LYNN, THE FILM FEATURES APPEARANCES FROM FRIENDS, COLLABORATORS, AND MEMBERS OF THE MUSIC COMMUNITY WHO HAVE BEEN PART OF LYNN’S JOURNEY OVER THE LAST THREE DECADES.

WHAT ROLE DOES ARCHIVAL FOOTAGE PLAY IN THE FILM?

THE FILM IS BUILT AROUND A MASSIVE ARCHIVE OF FOOTAGE SPANNING MORE THAN THREE DECADES. HOME VIDEOS, TOUR FOOTAGE, MUSIC VIDEOS, AND NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN MATERIAL PROVIDE AN INTIMATE LOOK AT LYNN’S LIFE THROUGH DIFFERENT ERAS.

HOW CAN I REQUEST A SCREENING IN MY CITY?

AUDIENCES, COMMUNITY GROUPS, AND INDEPENDENT THEATERS CAN REQUEST A SCREENING OF THE PAIN AND THE POWER BY SUBMITTING A REQUEST THROUGH THE CONTACT PAGE. THE FILM IS CURRENTLY BEING BOOKED FOR A LIMITED TOUR OF ADVANCE SCREENINGS BEGINNING IN FALL 2026.

WHAT IS KNIK AND WHY IS IT CONNECTED TO THE FILM?

KNIK RECORDS’ PORTUGAY DIVISION IS THE LGBTQ+ IMPRINT OF PORTUGAL. THE MAN’S RECORD LABEL. BOTH THE PAIN AND THE POWER ALBUM AND FILM ARE PRESENTED BY KNIK / PORTUGAY.

IS THE FILM SUITABLE FOR ALL AUDIENCES?

NO. THE PAIN AND THE POWER CONTAINS GRAPHIC LANGUAGE, NUDITY, AND MATURE SUBJECT MATTER INCLUDING ADDICTION, SELF-HARM, SUICIDE, SEX, VIOLENCE, AND OTHER ADULT THEMES. VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.

WHEN WILL THE FILM BE AVAILABLE WIDELY?

FOLLOWING THE ADVANCE SCREENING TOUR AND FILM FESTIVAL RUN, ADDITIONAL DISTRIBUTION AND STREAMING DETAILS WILL BE ANNOUNCED.