David Byrne's American Utopia

‘Do we get stupider as we grow up?’

In his wildly popular Broadway show American Utopia, David Byrne reflects on human connections, life and how on earth we work through it. He joins the dots with his music and it all starts making sense. 

Spike Lee here transforms the production into immersive, dynamic cinema that radiates with astounding performances, inventive contemporary dance and political urgency. American Utopia flows like an iridescent dream vision. Work by James Baldwin, Janelle Monáe and Kurt Schwitters is highlighted among exhilarating renditions of Byrne’s solo work, as well as Talking Heads classics. 

According to the multi-hyphenate, we love looking at humans more than anything else. Anti-fascist and anti-racist, Byrne illuminates our responsibility to care for one another as he and his co-performers burn down the house.

WATERSHED RECOMMENDS 
"Spike Lee expertly captures the exhilarating energy and euphoria of Byrne and his multi-talented crew of musicians in this filmed version of the minimally-staged hit Broadway concert show." 
Steph Read, Cinema Programmer

• David Byrne's American Utopia on Tue 11 Aug is part of our Cinébites deal: get 30% off any main dish in the Café & Bar with a valid ticket for Club Shed members.

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