Starring Billy Joel, Russia :)
Directed by Jim Brown
The Story:
In the summer of 1987, Billy Joel was the first western act to bring Rock & Roll to Russia to tour behind the Iron Curtain.
Within 2 years, the Berlin Wall was knocked down.
Coincidence?
I think not.
Joel's six concerts in Moscow and Leningrad were filmed, and some footage was shown on HBO back in 87.
Now, a new special with additional footage and new interviews reflecting on that tour are shown, currently playing on Showtime.
It's a great time capsule of a time in transition, captured perfectly by Joel's energetic performance.
The songs are wonderful, and the atmosphere of the entire production is infectious.
This is what Americans felt when the Beatles came on Ed Sullivan.
That's pretty cool to witness in retrospect.
Final Grade: Solid B
Rewatchability/Purchase Factor: I wouldn't have any problem watching it again, always been a huge Billy Joel fan.
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