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Never Turn Your Back On Sparks

2014Pini Schatz
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As he turns 50, filmmaker Pini Schatz sets out to explore his life-long obsession with the band Sparks (the brothers Ron and Russell Mael). Pini charts the impact of Sparks on his life while meeting with fellow Sparks fans, among them famous musicians, in Tel Aviv, London, Berlin, Rotterdam and NYC. Structured as a personal quest of the filmmaker to prove that Sparks are the coolest underrated band in the history of popular music, this docu-comedy explores the universal themes of growing old and being an outsider, the importance of art in daily life and the power of non-conformism.

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What is Never Turn Your Back On Sparks (2014) about?

As he turns 50, filmmaker Pini Schatz sets out to explore his life-long obsession with the band Sparks (the brothers Ron and Russell Mael). Pini charts the impact of Sparks on his life while meeting with fellow Sparks fans, among them famous musicians, in Tel Aviv, London, Berlin, Rotterdam and NYC. Structured as a personal quest of the filmmaker to prove that Sparks are the coolest underrated…

Who stars in Never Turn Your Back On Sparks?

Never Turn Your Back On Sparks stars Izhar Ashdot (Self), Jello Biafra (Self), Joe Elliott (Self), Kristian Hoffman (Self), Yael Levita (Opera Singer). The film was directed by Pini Schatz.

How long is Never Turn Your Back On Sparks?

Never Turn Your Back On Sparks has a runtime of 55 min and premiered in 2014. It is rated N/A.

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