Shut Up and Play the Hits


1h 46m 2012

Brief Synopsis

On April 2nd, 2011, LCD Soundsystem played its final show at Madison Square Garden. LCD frontman James Murphy had made the conscious decision to disband one of the most celebrated and influential bands of its generation at the peak of its popularity, ensuring that the band would go out on top with

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Music
Release Date
2012

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 46m

Synopsis

On April 2nd, 2011, LCD Soundsystem played its final show at Madison Square Garden. LCD frontman James Murphy had made the conscious decision to disband one of the most celebrated and influential bands of its generation at the peak of its popularity, ensuring that the band would go out on top with the biggest and most ambitious concert of its career. The instantly sold out, near four-hour extravaganza did just that, moving the thousands in attendance to tears of joy and grief, with New York Magazine calling the event "a marvel of pure craft" and TIME magazine lamenting "we may never dance again." An intimate portrait of Murphy as he navigates both the personal and professional ramifications of his decision.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Music
Release Date
2012

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 46m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Limited Release in United States July 18, 2012

Released in United States 2012

Released in United States on Video October 9, 2012

Released in United States on Video October 9, 2012

Released in United States 2012 (24 Beats Per Second)

Released in United States 2012 (Park City at Midnight)

Limited Release in United States July 18, 2012 (New York City)