David Byrne's American Utopia

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Helmed in elegant and exhilarating style by Spike Lee, David Byrne's American Utopia is a concert film that doubles as a joyously cathartic celebration.

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Movie Info

Singer David Byrne and a group of international musicians perform songs from the hit Broadway musical "American Utopia."
  • Genre:
    musical
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Spike Lee
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  • Production Co:
    Warner Music Group, 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks, RadicalMedia, River Road Entertainment

Cast & Crew

David Byrne
Himself
Spike Lee
Director
Meredith Bennett
Executive Producer
David Bither
Executive Producer
Len Blavatnik
Executive Producer
David Byrne
Executive Producer
Ellen Kuras
Cinematographer
Adam Gough
Film Editor
David Byrne
Original Music
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  • Director Spike Lee and musician David Byrne have created a crowd-pleaser with this spry concert film of Byrne's 2018 tour turned Broadway performance.

    December 19, 2020 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

    Simran Hans

    Observer (UK)

  • It would have been a miraculous celebration of neighbourly love even if it hadn't been released in the middle of a pandemic. But, in these circumstances, that sense of temporary relief feels intoxicating.

    December 17, 2020 | Rating: 5/5 | Full Review…

    Clarisse Loughrey

    Independent (UK)

  • Bolstered by Lee's trenchant, intimate direction, Byrne reframes a peerless setlist of songs as a testament to hope and humanity that implores himself and his audience to keep going.

    December 17, 2020 | Rating: 5/5 | Full Review…

    Beth Webb

    Empire Magazine

  • This is Byrne's show, but it's also Lee's tale of the unexpected. Enjoy.

    December 11, 2020 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

    Charlotte O'Sullivan

    London Evening Standard

  • A little dose of David Byrne, unless you're a devoted Talking Heads fan, can go a long way.

    December 11, 2020 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

    Kevin Maher

    Times (UK)

  • While no Stop Making Sense, it's still thrilling to see the singer and his 11-strong band, barefoot in their grey wool suits, romp through Talking Heads favourites, solo hits and a churning Janelle Monae protest song.

    December 10, 2020 | Full Review…

    Ryan Gilbey

    New Statesman
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