Review of Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage (2010) by Shantel D — 07 May 2012

This is a really great music doc. It made me want to become a ridiculously big Rush fan...

This review of Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage (2010) was written by Shantel D on 07 May 2012.

Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Pj M (84) on 28 May 2011

Brilliant doc again from my old ultimate [frisbee] friends; a must-see for any Rush fan; great story that goes beyond their music…

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