Shine a Light
2008, Film, 122 min, Biography, Documentary, Music, English, United States, MoviePedia score 68
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.
Directed by Martin Scorsese
Cast
- Mick Jagger as harmonica
- Keith Richards as vocals
- Charlie Watts as Self - The Rolling Stones: drums
- Ronnie Wood as Self - The Rolling Stones: guitar
- Darryl Jones as Self - The Rolling Stones: bass guitar
- Chuck Leavell as Self - The Rolling Stones: keyboards
- Bobby Keys as Self - The Rolling Stones: saxophone
- Bernard Fowler as Self - The Rolling Stones: vocals
- Lisa Fischer as Self - The Rolling Stones: vocals
- Blondie Chaplin as Self - The Rolling Stones: vocals
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