An older male performer (David Byrne) in a light grey suit stands center stage, raising one hand with fingers spread, wearing a headset microphone. Behind him, two backing performers in darker grey outfits strike dynamic poses with arms raised, against a dark draped backdrop. A guitar neck is visible at the far left edge of the frame.

4K Film: David Byrne’s American Utopia

About 4K Film: David Byrne’s American Utopia

In his wildly popular Broadway show American Utopia, David Byrne delivers an exhilarating rush of iconic songs, infectious energy and pure theatrical joy. Spike Lee transforms the celebrated production into an electrifying cinematic experience bursting with astounding performances, inventive choreography and political urgency.

Flowing like an iridescent dream vision, the film fuses work by James Baldwin, Janelle Monáe and Kurt Schwitters with exhilarating renditions of Byrne’s solo work and Talking Heads classics. Joyous, urgent and utterly crowd-pleasing, Byrne and his co-performers light up the screen and burn down the house.
 

Booking info

To book Accessible tickets and free Companion tickets, please visit our Accessible Bookings page. Companion tickets will initially show a standard ticket price, but once your account is set-up and you are logged in, this will be reduced to £0 at checkout.

Duration includes trailers, adverts and any Q&A/panel. For events such as NT Live, Colour Box and Reel & Meal there will be minimal advertising. We do not admit latecomers after the main feature has started and we have a limited food & drink policy.

MAC’s cinema programme has been generously supported by BFI Film Audience Network and Film Hub Midlands.

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