The film, ‘All Is By My Side’ hits theatres nationwide today and Andre has spent a full week promoting the new flick, where he stars as stars as legendary rocker Jimi Hendrix.
The revealing biopic was penned by Academy Award-winning writer-director John Ridley (12 Years A Slave) and it covers a year in Hendrix?s life (from 1966-67). The film presents an intimate portrait of the sensitive young musician on the verge of becoming a rock legend.
[READ: First Look! Andre 3000 Portrays Jimi Hendrix in ‘All Is By My Side’ (OFFICIAL TRAILER)]
I attended the LA press conference for the film last Sunday and the both Andre and Ridley shared quite a few intimidate details about the film.
For example, Andre spoke of how difficult it was to learn to play guitar with his left hand… a task he hilariously compared to pleasuring one’s self with the wrong hand.
VIDEO: Andre 3000 and Director John Ridley – All Is By My Side Press Conference
On a related note, a special screening was held for the new film at ArcLight Cinemas in Hollywood last Monday night (Sept. 22).
Several celebrity guests attended a special screening of the forthcoming Jimi Hendrix biopic, Jimi: All Is By My Side. Attendees included Nia Long, Wiz Khalifa, Adam Sandler, Steven Tyler & More.
Check out the photos of the star-studded night below and make sure to catch Andre’s portrayal of the legendary rocker in ‘Jimi: All Is By Side’ which hits theaters TODAY… Friday (Sept. 26).
READ: First Look! Andre 3000 Portrays Jimi Hendrix in ‘All Is By My Side’ (OFFICIAL TRAILER)