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The Sparks Brothers

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Overview

Brothers Ron and Russell Mael formed their band—then named Halfnelson—in 1967. Since then, the pop and rock duo rebranded themselves as Sparks, released 24 albums, and has influenced numerous music genres and artists. The Sparks Brothers is a documentary film that delves into the incredible career the brothers have had so far, with career-spanning archival material and intimate interviews with the brothers themselves and notable artists such as Beck, Flea, Giorgio Moroder, and Jack Antonoff. Directed by Edgar Wright.

Awards:

Main Cast & Crew:
Edgar Wright - Director

Details

    Blu-Ray Disc Format
  • Format: Blu-ray
  • Run Time: 140
  • Color Format: Color
  • UPC: 810072545022
  • Genre: DOCUMENTARY
  • Rating: R (MPAA)
  • Release Date: September 2021

Movie Reviews

Reviews:
"Sparks may be the most interesting band the casual music fan has never heard of. That’s certainly the stance taken by director Edgar Wright..." - 01/30/2021 Hollywood Reporter


"[A] fantastic, fond, fizzy documentary portrait..." - 01/30/2021 Variety


4 stars out of 4 -- "[T]hrilling from beginning to end....Wright's love of music is really showcased here." - 06/17/2021 RogerEbert.com


"Featuring talking-head interviews with the Mael brothers as well as collaborators and celebrity acolytes, this passionate tribute to the duo follows them from early childhood to present day, tracing a path through almost every one of their 25 studio albums." - 06/15/2021 A.V. Club


"[A] sprawling and comprehensive and cheeky documentary featuring tributes from admiring musicians and famous fans." - 07/06/2021 Chicago Sun-Times


4 stars out of 5 -- "Wright’s exuberance and passion keeps you compelled for the length of the run-time." - 07/26/2021 Empire

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