Billy Joel: A Matter of Trust - The Bridge to Russia

Jan 31, 2014

1h 15m

★ 8.8

Overview

In 1987, Billy Joel took his family, his music and his concert show to the former Soviet Union. This feature-length documentary film looks back at the triumphs and difficulties encountered in creating the first fully staged rock 'n' roll show in the USSR. Directed by Emmy(R)-winning documentarian, Jim Brown.

Genres

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Music

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Billy Joel: A Matter of Trust - The Bridge to Russia

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