Review of David Byrne's American Utopia (2020) by David Rooney for The Hollywood Reporter — 10 Sep 2020
Lee's knack for distilling the energy of live performance is no secret, for example in his terrific 2009 film of the unconventional Broadway musical Passing Strange. But the synergy here between filmmaker and subject — from the avant-funk grooves to the spirit of inclusivity and the urge to heal a broken nation — is simply spectacular.
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This review of David Byrne's American Utopia (2020) was written by David Rooney and published by The Hollywood Reporter on 10 Sep 2020.
David Byrne's American Utopia has generally received very positive reviews.
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