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Shine a Light

PG-1320082h 2mMartin Scorsese
IMDb 7.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 85% · Metacritic 76

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"A master director shining his light on the best rock band on the planet."

Martin Scorsese’s electrifying concert documentary captures The Rolling Stones live at New York’s Beacon Theatre during their A Bigger Bang tour. Filmed over two nights in 2006 with an all-star team of cinematographers, the film combines dynamic performances with archival footage and rare glimpses behind the scenes, offering a vibrant portrait of the band’s enduring energy and legacy.

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New York CityConcertRock 'n' RollLegendMovie BusinessGuest

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What is Shine a Light (2008) about?

Martin Scorsese’s electrifying concert documentary captures The Rolling Stones live at New York’s Beacon Theatre during their A Bigger Bang tour. Filmed over two nights in 2006 with an all-star team of cinematographers, the film combines dynamic performances with archival footage and rare glimpses behind the scenes, offering a vibrant portrait of the band’s enduring energy and legacy.

Who stars in Shine a Light?

Shine a Light stars Mick Jagger (Self - The Rolling Stones Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica), Keith Richards (Self - The Rolling Stones Guitar, Vocals), Charlie Watts (Self - The Rolling Stones Drums), Ronnie Wood (Self - The Rolling Stones Guitar), Tim Ries (Self - The Rolling Stones Saxophone, Keyboards). The film was directed by Martin Scorsese.

How long is Shine a Light?

Shine a Light has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2008. It is rated PG-13.

Is Shine a Light worth watching?

Shine a Light holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 85. Fans of Documentary, Music are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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