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Deep Dive: After the Screaming Stops (2018)

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After the Screaming Stops
Bros: After the Screaming Stops is a documentary about the English pop band Bros, featuring twins Matt and Luke Goss. Directed by Joe Pearlman and David Soutar, the film chronicles the band's reunion shows at London's O2 Arena in August 2017, marking their first performance together in 28 years. The documentary captures the weeks leading up to the concert, revealing the dynamics between the brothers and their preparation after a long hiatus since their breakup over two decades ago. The film's title is derived from a question posed by Terry Wogan during a 1990 interview. It reflects on the pressures and expectations surrounding the band's return to the stage. The documentary includes interviews, past concert footage, and personal insights, providing a candid look at the relationship between Matt and Luke as they navigate their reunion and the public's nostalgia for their music.

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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Bros fansDocumentary enthusiastsMusic history buffs