# Beastie Boys Story (2020)

> Two surviving Beastie Boys transform four decades of music, mischief, friendship, and remembrance into an intimate live stage memoir.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/468132

## Facts

- Runtime: 120 min
- Genres: Music, Documentary
- Director: Spike Jonze
- Cast: Michael Diamond, Adam Horovitz, Adam Yauch, Ben Stiller, Steve Buscemi, David Cross, Michael Kenneth Williams, Afrika Bambaataa
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11615290/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, nostalgic, affectionate, music documentary night, concert film marathon

## Synopsis

A celebration of friendship and creativity through the lens of iconic music.

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