Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage

Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage is a 2010 documentary directed by Sam Dunn with Scot McFadyen. The film offers an in-depth look at the Canadian rock band Rush, chronicling the band's musical evolution from their progressive rock sound of the '70s to their current heavy rock style. The film made its debut at the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival, and is due for release on DVD and Blu-Ray in the US on June 28th, 2010.

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Rush (Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart) is one of rock’s most influential bands, ranking third for most consecutive gold and platinum albums behind The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. The band has engaged legions of devoted fans over the decades and is revered by generations of musicians. The documentary features never-before-seen archival footage and interviews with some of today’s most respected rock artists such as Billy Corgan, Taylor Hawkins, Trent Reznor, Sebastian Bach, Kirk Hammett, Jack Black and Gene Simmons. “Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage” explores the forty-year career and phenomenon behind what could be the world’s biggest cult band. Directors Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn embark on a comprehensive exploration of this extraordinary power trio, from their early days in Toronto, through each of their landmark albums, to the present day.