# David Byrne's American Utopia (2020)

> Spike Lee transforms David Byrne’s exuberant Broadway concert into a kinetic, hopeful meditation on music, citizenship, and the bonds between people.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/471408

## Facts

- Runtime: 105 min
- Genres: Music, Documentary
- Director: Spike Lee
- Cast: David Byrne, Chris Giarmo, Tendayi Kuumba, Mauro Refosco, Karl Mansfield, Angie Swan, Bobby Wooten III, Jacqueline Acevedo
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11874226/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: ecstatic, hopeful, cathartic, concert night, music discovery

## Synopsis

A mesmerizing journey through music and movement, exploring the essence of human connection.

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