Rush - Beyond the Lighted Stage Documentary

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Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage is a 2010 documentary film directed by Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn. For fans of the legendary Canadian band RUSH, this is the documentary to experience. A comprehensive exploration of the entire history of this extraordinary power trio, from their early days growing up in Toronto, through each of their landmark albums, to the present day. Sit back and revel in the words, music, and wonder of Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart. With a career spanning four decades, RUSH is one of the most successful bands in the history of popular music, but despite their remarkable career achievements, they have never been recognized as critics' darlings. Directors Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn instead revel in interviews with the band's admirers and contemporaries, including Gene Simmons (Kiss), Billy Corgan (Smashing Pumpkins), Sebastian Bach (Skid Row), Kirk Hammett (Metallica), Jack Black, and others. Chock-full of rare backstage and concert footage, RUSH: Beyond the Lighted Stage leaves no stone unturned in its creation of an intimate portrait of these immensely talented and iconoclastic musicians. The film offers an in-depth look at the Canadian progressive rock band Rush, chronicling the band's history and musical evolution. The film made its debut at the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival, where it earned the 2010 Audience Award. The film was also nominated for Best Long Form Music Video at 53rd Grammy Awards, losing to When You're Strange, a documentary about The Doors. A limited theatrical run began on June 10, 2010 and the film was released on DVD and Blu-ray in the US and Canada on June 29 2010. Rush is one of rock's most influential bands. Ranked third in consecutive gold or platinum albums after The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, the band enjoys a devoted following by legions around the world and is revered by generations of musicians. Yet, their incredible success story has, up to this point, remained largely untold. Featuring never-before-seen archival footage and interviews with some of today's most respected rock artitsts, Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage explores the forty-year career and phenomenon behind what could be the world's biggest cult band. Growing up in Toronto, Rush was a major part of my upbringing. They played my sister's high school, my older brother had their logo stenciled on his bedroom door and while I was reading Narnia books I could hear Fly By Night being played on the living room stereo. The bulk of rock 'n' roll mythology is built on stories from London and New York and I felt that it was time to explore a story that was closer to home. I wanted to add a chapter to rock history that is uniquely Canadian. After all Rush is Canada's biggest rock band and after 40 years - love them or not- you have to respect them. - Scot McFadyen Rush's music has always been a huge part of my life. As a teenage musician growing up in Victoria, BC, I sat in my bedroom for hours slaving over Geddy Lee's bass lines and obsessing over the lyrics on Farewell To Kings and Hemispheres. They were like no other band. But as a documentary filmmaker, I've realized that Rush's impact is global. Rock and heavy metal fans around the world admire Rush for their artistic integrity and dedication to their craft. I discovered that they are one of Canada's great ambassadors and deserved a film all their own. -Sam Dunn Rush Management: RAY DANNIELS, SRO MANAGEMENT INC, TORONTO