RUSH - Tentative Date For Documentary Set For May 18th
February 24, 2010, 14 years ago
According to RUSH fan-site Power Windows, after two years of anticipation, Rounder films has a "tentative" release date of May 18th for the long awaited Rush documentary produced by Toronto’s Banger Films. An official announcement is expected shortly.
Last August, the special Rush issue of Prog included this update:
"We've been lucky, not only have we had access to [Rush management] SRO's archives but also Geddy (Lee), Alex (Lifeson) and Neil's (Peart) own personal archives," enthuses director Dunn. "I was just at Geddy's house this week. Going through his personal collection of memorabilia. I dug up some gems I don't think Rush fans have ever seen so we're hoping to offer something new."The as-yet untitled film will also feature contributions from a host of musicians who have toured with or been inspired by Rush, including BILLY CORGAN, TRENT REZNOR, TOOL, FOO FIGHTERS, KISS, URIAH HEEP and PRIMUS. Dunn and McMadyen look to complete filming at the end of this year, so a theatrical release is slated for early next summer. Watch out for exclusive footage of the three members interacting with each other in the band's unique way.
"We got some rare backstage footage in Europe,' Says Dunn. 'And the camaraderie between the three really comes across. They're almost telepathic and I think that's what's been behind their great success. They have such a deep understanding of each other's personalities and of each other's strengths. That's something that's pretty amazing to see and what we want to convey in the film."
