Sackcloth and Greasepaint: The Story of Script for a Jester's Tear(2020)

Sackcloth and Greasepaint: The Story of Script for a Jester's Tear is a documentary that traces the formation of Marillion and the making of their 1983 debut album Script for a Jester's Tear. The film features candid interviews with the band's founding members—vocalist Fish, keyboardist Mark Kelly, bassist Pete Trewavas, guitarist Steve Rothery, and drummer Mick Pointer—alongside original cover artist Mark Wilkinson and early collaborator Diz Minnit. Through archival footage and firsthand accounts, the documentary captures the creative energy and ambition that defined the neo-progressive rock band's emergence during the early 1980s. It's an essential portrait for fans of the era and anyone interested in how one of Britain's most influential progressive rock acts came together.