This is by far one of the best movies made about a band and how their music and performances have effected the mind of a culture, not to mention the social and political impacts of the their actions. Few bands have touched so many as U2 has, nor have as many bands inspired others to follow in their footsteps, by creating social change.
Songs like Pride in the Name of Love, about the assassinated political leader Martin Luther King Jr, and Sunday Bloody Sunday, about the slaughter that took place in Ireland, ring with heart and passion that not many performers could pull off these days. When I saw them live in 92' there was a stock footage tape played of MLK Jr. after they performed Pride in the Name of Love, and it was one of the most moving moments I have ever experienced at a live show. These experiences and moments shine through with brilliant imagery and sonic guitar rifts. You can't get much better than this as far as this genre is concerned.
Songs like Pride in the Name of Love, about the assassinated political leader Martin Luther King Jr, and Sunday Bloody Sunday, about the slaughter that took place in Ireland, ring with heart and passion that not many performers could pull off these days. When I saw them live in 92' there was a stock footage tape played of MLK Jr. after they performed Pride in the Name of Love, and it was one of the most moving moments I have ever experienced at a live show. These experiences and moments shine through with brilliant imagery and sonic guitar rifts. You can't get much better than this as far as this genre is concerned.