Shine a Light (2008)
A master director shining his light on the best rock band on the planet.
Genre : Documentary, Music
Runtime : 2H 2M
Director : Martin Scorsese
Synopsis
Martin Scorsese and the Rolling Stones unite in "Shine A Light," a look at The Rolling Stones." Scorsese filmed the Stones over a two-day period at the intimate Beacon Theater in New York City in fall 2006. Cinematographers capture the raw energy of the legendary band.
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