The read
It runs a compact 1h 20m.
Synopsis
This documentary looks at the conception, design and live shows of The Wall performed by Pink Floyd in 1980 and 1981. It features in-depth 1980s era interviews with Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Richard Wright and Nick Mason and shows footage of The Wall performed at Earl's Court in 1980. It also features archival footage of the Syd Barrett era Pink Floyd and discusses how David Gilmour was brought into the band to initially augment their live shows when Syd became unreliable due to his drug problem and how Gilmour ultimately replaced him.
Ratings
IMDb6.5/10
48 audience votes
Key crew
- Sonia AndersonDirector
- Sonia AndersonWriter
Cast
- David GilmourSelf
- Nick MasonSelf
- Roger WatersSelf
- Richard WrightSelf
- Joe BoydSelf
Themes
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