The band came to prominence in late-1970s New York when, together with acts like Television and Patti Smith, were at the forefront of the city’s art-rock scene. The pairing of director Jonathan Demme and David Byrne proved inspired, culminating in what has often been hailed as the best concert movie ever made, that Pauline Kael called ‘a dose of happiness from beginning to end’.

Demme’s refusal to show audience reaction until late in the performance creates an immersive experience for the viewer as both the stage set and the band are gradually constructed around Byrne following his shy opening announcement, ‘I’ve got a tape I wanna play’.

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