Joe Strummer's sudden death on Dec. 22, 2002 left many of his friends and fans in shock. But after the mourning was over, it was time to celebrate the former Clash singer/guitarist's love of music and use it to help others.

That led to the formation of Strummerville, a registered charity that aims to keep the artist's memory alive. Strummerville offers support, resources and performance opportunities to artists — most of whom are too young to fully realize the influence of their late benefactor — who might not normally have access to them.

Fellow musician Billy Bragg and visual artist Damien Hirst helped get Strummerville off the ground, and they're among the artists and supporters interviewed in the hour-long, Don Letts-directed documentary that bears the name of the charitable foundation.

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Strummerville will be shown at the Toronto Underground Cinema at 7:30 p.m. on June 19 as part of the North By Northeast Music, Film And Interactive Festival.