DAVID BYRNE’S AMERICAN UTOPIA (12A)

WHO’S IN IT?

(as themselves) David Byrne, Chris Giarmo, Tendayi Kuumba, Karl Mansfield, Angie Swan, Bobby Wooten III, Mauro Refosco, Tim Keiper, Gustavo Di Dalva, Jacquelene Acevedo, Daniel Freedman, Stephane San Juan

WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

Spike Lee (Da 5 Bloods), director, producer; David Byrne (True Stories), writer, producer, composer; Ellen Kuras (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind), cinematographer; Adam Gough (Roma), editor

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

Musician David Byrne presents a filmed version of his acclaimed Broadway show American Utopia, based on his recent album and tour of the same name…

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHY SHOULD YOU BE EXCITED?

The vibrant creative talents of director Spike Lee and singer David Byrne combine for a concert movie unlike any other, with intricate and superb filmed performances of some of the musician’s latest and greatest hits.

WHEN’S IT OUT?

MONDAY 14TH DECEMBER 2020 (AVAILABLE ON DEMAND)

 

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