Huey Lewis and the News: Before!
Synopsis
Huey Lewis And The News: BEFORE! follows one of the world’s top rock-and-roll bands of the 80’s and a crew of fifty technicians to the Bahamas for the making of a music video for their number one hit single, “Stuck With You” for their album, “FORE!” Blank takes us behind the scenes for an off-beat look at what happens when a song is transformed into visuals and musicians are transformed into actors. Hidden in the straightforward reportage are sly comments on the MTV machine, sexism in the media, and the business of rock-and-roll. Best of all, Huey Lewis and the News maintain their sense of humor even when absurdity threatens to overwhelm them.
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- Director
- Les Blank
- Original Title
- Huey Lewis and the News: Before!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 31m
- Production Studios
- Les Blank Films, Flower Films
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General — Suitable for all ages.
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What is Huey Lewis and the News: Before! about?
Huey Lewis And The News: BEFORE! follows one of the world’s top rock-and-roll bands of the 80’s and a crew of fifty technicians to the Bahamas for the making of a music video for their number one hit single, “Stuck With You” for their album, “FORE!” Blank takes us behind the scenes for an off-beat look at what happens when a song is transformed into visuals and musicians are transformed into actors. Hidden in the straightforward reportage are sly comments on the MTV machine, sexism in the media, and the business of rock-and-roll. Best of all, Huey Lewis and the News maintain their sense of humor even when absurdity threatens to overwhelm them.
Who directed Huey Lewis and the News: Before!?
Huey Lewis and the News: Before! was directed by Les Blank.
Who stars in Huey Lewis and the News: Before!?
The principal cast of Huey Lewis and the News: Before! includes Huey Lewis.
When was Huey Lewis and the News: Before! released and how long is it?
Huey Lewis and the News: Before! was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 31m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Huey Lewis and the News: Before!?
Huey Lewis and the News: Before! holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.).