World Premiere of Eddie Cochran Documentary Coming to Cleveland

The Rock Hall and Cleveland International Film Festival partner for screenings featuring rock legends discussing the pioneering rocker who died at 21.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 9:20pm

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The Cleveland International Film Festival and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame are bringing the world premiere of 'Don't Forget Me,' the first official documentary on rock pioneer Eddie Cochran, to Cleveland on April 10-11. The film features rare archive footage and new testimony from Cochran's admirers, including Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, Roger Daltrey, and other rock legends. The screenings will also include a mini exhibition of Cochran's guitar and artifacts, as well as a live performance.

Why it matters

Eddie Cochran was a hugely influential figure in the early days of rock and roll, known for classic songs like 'C'Mon Everybody,' 'Twenty Flight Rock,' and 'Summertime Blues.' His music has been covered by countless artists over the decades, from The Beatles to Jimi Hendrix to The Who. This documentary promises to shed new light on Cochran's life and legacy, and the Cleveland screenings provide a unique opportunity for fans to experience it.

The details

The documentary on Cochran was produced by Oscar-winning production company Goldfinch in partnership with the Cochran family estate. Throughout the film, important moments in Cochran's life are dramatized with Cleveland singer-songwriter Jack Harris starring as the rocker. The first screening happens at Playhouse Square on Friday, April 10, and a second screening follows on Saturday, April 11 at the Rock Hall, which will include a mini exhibition of Cochran's guitar and artifacts and a live performance.

  • The world premiere of 'Don't Forget Me' is scheduled for April 10-11, 2026.
  • Cochran died in a car accident in England 65 years ago.

The players

Eddie Cochran

A pioneering rock and roll musician known for classic songs like 'C'Mon Everybody,' 'Twenty Flight Rock,' and 'Summertime Blues.' He died in a car accident at the age of 21.

Cleveland International Film Festival

A film festival held annually in Cleveland, Ohio that is partnering with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to host the world premiere of the Eddie Cochran documentary.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

A museum and hall of fame located in Cleveland, Ohio that is partnering with the Cleveland International Film Festival to host the world premiere of the Eddie Cochran documentary.

Goldfinch

An Oscar-winning production company that produced the Eddie Cochran documentary in partnership with the Cochran family estate.

Jack Harris

A Cleveland singer-songwriter who stars as Eddie Cochran in dramatized moments throughout the documentary.

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What they’re saying

“Eddie Cochran's music and influence spans generations of rock and roll artists.”

— Keith Richards (Cleveland.com)

“Cochran was a true pioneer, and we're honored to bring his story to life in this documentary.”

— Ronnie Wood (Cleveland.com)

What’s next

The first screening of the 'Don't Forget Me' documentary will take place at Playhouse Square in Cleveland on Friday, April 10, 2026. A second screening will follow the next day, April 11, at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, which will include a mini exhibition of Cochran's guitar and artifacts, as well as a live performance.

The takeaway

This documentary promises to provide a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of Eddie Cochran, a pioneering rock and roll musician whose influence can still be felt today through the countless artists who have covered his timeless songs. The Cleveland screenings offer a unique opportunity for fans to experience this long-awaited film and celebrate Cochran's enduring impact on the genre.