From myth to legend, Rowland Howard (member of dark rock masters The Birthday Party, Crime & The City Solution and These Immortal Souls) appeared on the early Melbourne punk scene like a phantom out of Bram Stoker’s Dracula. A beautifully gaunt, gothic aristocrat, Rowland was impeccable, with obscure tastes and a unique, distinctive guitar attack that shot him directly into the imagination of a generation. Beginning in the wild days of Australian 70s pub rock with Nick Cave, the film delves into the promising beginnings, the overseas ventures, the falling out with friends and lovers, and the late career renaissance before illness claimed Howard too soon in 2009.

Music blogger Nialler9 will host a discussion on music documentaries with film-makers including Allison and Tiffany Anders on Sunday 16 February