About the film
Don't You Forget About Me is a 2009 Canadian documentary film about screenwriter, director, and producer John Hughes. Directed by Matt Austin, it takes its title from the 1985 Simple Minds song that served as the theme for Hughes' film The Breakfast Club. The documentary specifically examines Hughes' fade from prominence in the early 1990s.
It is listed as a production from Canada and the United States, released on January 1, 2009, and presented in English. The film's subject is Hughes' career and the period when his public prominence diminished. Its official site is the Wikipedia page for Don't You Forget About Me (film).
Matt Austin is identified as both maker and director, while the entry classifies the work as a documentary film.
Who it is for
It suits viewers interested in John Hughes, his filmmaking career, and the change in his prominence during the early 1990s. Audiences familiar with The Breakfast Club may also recognize the title's musical connection.
Worth knowing
- Profiles John Hughes' career
- Examines his early-1990s fade from prominence
- Connects its title to a Simple Minds song
- Covers Canadian and United States contexts
Before you press play
- Focuses on a specific career period
- Released in 2009
- Available language is English
The short of it
Don't You Forget About Me centers on John Hughes and the period when his prominence declined. Its title and framing connect that career story with the song associated with The Breakfast Club.