The story of the death of Joy Division singer Ian Curtis is, as the N.Y. Times aptly puts it “a sacred narrative to legions of cultish fans.” Twenty-seven years later, Curtis’ life and suicide has been made into a movie, Control, directed by Anton Corbijn, the photographer who took the band’s iconic 1979 tube station photos (jpg). Sam Riley portrays Curtis, and sings the part as well. Another film being released soon, Joy Division, is a documentary directed by Grant Gee. It includes interviews with the band members who moved forward as New Order and visual proof of the group’s role at a turning point of popular music.