"Song Sung Blue" stars Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson as down-on-their-luck musicians who form a Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it's never too late to find love and follow your dreams.
Based on a true story, the film also features Michael Imperioli, Ella Anderson, King Princess, Mustafa Shakir, Hudson Hensley, with Fisher Stevens and Jim Belushi.
"AFI FEST is proud to close our annual celebration of excellence and artistry with
the World Premiere of 'Song Sung Blue' - a timely film about love and resilience - music and magic," said Bob Gazzale, AFI President and CEO.
This marks the 39th year for the festival, which will take place October 22-26 at the TCL Chinese Theatres in Hollywood.
As previously announced, the festival will open with 20th Century Studios' "Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere" starring Jeremy Allen White. Academy Award-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro will serve as the Guest Artistic Director.
The full festival lineup will be unveiled on September 30.
AFI FEST passes are available here. Individual tickets will be available on October 6.
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