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Bruce Springsteen joins director Gurinda Chadha and actor Viveik Kalra at the premiere of the new movie Blinded By the Light on Wednesday night (August 7) in Asbury Park, N.J.

Inspired by a true story, the film takes place in Britain back in 1987 and follows a teenager who learns to live life, understand his family, and find his own voice through Springsteen’s music.

Also in attendance at the premiere were co-star Aaron Phagura, co-screenwriter Sarfraz Manzoor, and Bruce‘s wife and E Street Band guitarist Patti Scialfa.

Bruce performed for the crowd during the after party. The film is set to be released on August 16.

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Blinded By the Light actor Viveik Kalra poses for a photo with director Gurinder Chadha while attending the UK gala screening on Monday (July 29) at the Curzon Mayfair in London, England.

Other actors from the movie at the screening included Kulvinder Ghir, Meera Ganatra, Aaron Phagura, Nell Williams, and Frankie Fox. Also at the event was The Good Wife‘s Archie Panjabi.

Gurinder previously directed the movie Bend It Like Beckham and fans can’t wait to see her take on this new story inspired by Bruce Springsteen‘s music.

Blinded By the Light hits theaters on August 14.