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6.4/ 10(30 ratings)• TMDB

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After the Screaming Stops

Rating: 3
Author: Peter Bradshaw

201898 minGdocumentary

6.4/ 10(30 ratings)• TMDB

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Tickets for the Bros reunion concert at London's O2 Arena sold out in seven seconds, marking the fastest sell-out in history for any Live Nation show at that venue.

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David Soutar,

Joe Pearlman

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Tickets for the Bros reunion concert at London's O2 Arena sold out in seven seconds, marking the fastest sell-out in history for any Live Nation show at that venue.

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Matt and Luke Goss prepare for their reunion concert at London's O2 Arena, 28 years after their last performance. The brothers, who formed the pop band Bros, face the challenges of rekindling their musical partnership. Filmed over twelve weeks in 2017, the documentary captures their candid discussions and the pressures of returning to the stage. Directed by Joe Pearlman and David Soutar, the film premiered at the BFI London Film Festival on 17 October 2018 and won multiple awards, including Best Documentary at the National Film Awards UK.

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Toe-curling levels of self-importance add a wincingly funny edge to this documentary about the reunion of an 80s boyband.

Peter BradshawRead full article

November 9, 2018

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Why Watch

See Matt and Luke Goss prepare for their 2017 reunion concert.
Find out how Bros sold out The O2 in record time.
Meet the brothers as they rebuild their relationship.

Did You Know

Bros sold out their concert at The O2 Arena in seven seconds on 5 October 2016.
The film premiered at the BFI London Film Festival on 17 October 2018.
After the Screaming Stops peaked at #1 on the Official Music Video Chart for 24 weeks.
The documentary took around six months to complete from inception to release.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Bros announce their reunion concert?

Bros announced their reunion concert on 5 October 2016.

What awards did After the Screaming Stops win?

The film won Moment of the Year at the 2019 BBC Radio & Music Awards and Best Documentary at the National Film Awards UK.

How long did it take to film After the Screaming Stops?

Filming for After the Screaming Stops took around twelve weeks in 2017.

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National Film Awards

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BFI London Film Festival

2018 • Official selection

BAFTA Awards

2018 • Official selection

British Academy Television Awards

2019 • Official selection

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