Daily Movie Rec 5/22/2023

David Byrne's American Utopia (2020)

“I must have still been a little bit, a little bit isolated, and maybe, still trying to figure things out, and I had an idea that to help with that, I should watch more TV.”

Directed by: Spike Lee

Cinematography by: Ellen Kuras

Country: United States

Genre: Documentary/Music

Plot:

A filmed version of David Byrne's acclaimed Broadway show that blends standard concert conventions with musical theater and performance art.

Reasons to watch:

The Talking Heads frontman hasn't lost a bit of enthusiasm over the years, and his vibrantly unrestrained love for music, performance, and intimate human connection carries through every frame of this surprisingly political, passionately inclusive, visually imaginative concert film.

Where to watch:

HBO Max