Rush-Beyond the Lighted Stage (2dvd) (2009)

Editor's Note Toronto-based power trio Rush was formed in 1968 by guitarist Alex Lifeson, bassist and singer Geddy Lee, and drummer John Rutsey; the band made their way through the Canadian bar scene until they signed a recording deal and released their self-titled debut album in 1974. However, it wasn't until Rutsey left the group and Neil Peart signed on as their new drummer that Rush's signature sound took shape, a muscular variation on progressive rock marked by the keen instrumental prowess of all three members and the lyrically and musically adventurous songwriting of Peart. With little help from the music press or mainstream radio, Rush grew into a commercial powerhouse, releasing a long string of multi-platinum albums and playing sold-out shows in North America and Europe. A notoriously reclusive band, Rush offer their fans a rare and intimate behind-the-scenes look into their music and their career in the documentary RUSH: BEYOND THE LIGHTED STAGE, which features exclusive interviews with the members of the group and footage of them on- and off-stage as well as contributions from a number of famous fans -- from Kirk Hammett of Metallica and Gene Simmons of KISS to Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails and actor and musician Jack Black. Directed by Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn, RUSH: BEYOND THE LIGHTED STAGE received its world premiere at the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival.

	Scot McFadyen - Screenwriter
	Martin Hawkes - Director of Photography
	The Blue Jays - Music Performer
	Paupers - Music Performer
	J.R. Flood - Music Performer
	Terry Brown - Host
	Les Claypool - Host
	Rush - Host
	Gene Simmons - Host
	Rupert Hine - Host
	Dan Carey - Host
	Jack Black - Host
	Matt Stone - Host
	Billy Corgan - Host
	Sebastian Bach - Host
	Vic Wilson - Host
	Mike Portnoy - Host
	Tim Bob Commerford - Host
	Neil Peart - Host
	Zakk Wylde - Host
	Mick Box - Host
	Kevin Shirley - Host
	Kirk Hammett - Host
	Ray Danniels - Host
	Geddy Lee - Host
	Trent Reznor - Host
	Alex Lifeson - Host
	Liam Birt - Host
	Cliff Burnstein - Host
	Jimmy Chamberlain - Host
	Peter Collins - Host
	Bernie Finkelstein - Host
	Freddie Gruber - Host
	Donna Halper - Host
	Taylor Hawkins - Host
	Jason McGerr - Host
	Kim Mitchell - Host
	Kelly Paris - Host
	Vinnie Paul - Host
	Betty Peart - Host
	Glen Peart - Host
	Nick Raskulinecz - Host
	John Roberts - Host
	Christoopher Schneberger - Host
	Howard Ungerleider - Host
	Mary Weinrib - Host
	Melanija Zivojinovich - Host
	KISS - Music Performer
	Rush - Music Performer
	Uriah Heep - Music Performer
	Michael Munn - Screenwriter
	Lou Solakofski - Sound Re-Recording
	Sam Dunn - Screenwriter
	Scot McFadyen - Director
	Sam Dunn - Director

Entertainment Weekly
"RUSH: BEYOND THE LIGHTED STAGE is a doc that anyone can enjoy. Fans will gorge on this deft, year-by-year portrait of the ultimate enduring cult band." -- Grade: B 06/10/2010

Rolling Stone
"[F]ilmmakers Sam Dunn and Scot McFadyen uncovered a tale of endurance and friendship in the prog-rock trio..." 07/08/2010

Mojo
4 stars out of 5 -- "Great band, good people, and a story well told." 09/01/2010