David Byrne’s American Utopia
A filmed version of David Byrne’s Broadway show, a unifying musical celebration that inspires audiences to connect to each other and to the global community.
Genre: Documentary, Music
Director: Spike Lee
Actors: Angie Swan, Bobby Wooten III, Chris Giarmo, David Byrne, Gustavo Di Dalva, Jacqueline Acevedo, Karl Mansfield, Mauro Refosco, Stephane San Juan, Tendayi Kuumba
Country: United States
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