Film Lens
The documentary focuses on U2's album The Joshua Tree, which was released in March 1987 and became a significant cultural phenomenon. It sold nearly 250,000 copies in its first week in the UK and topped the Billboard album chart in the US for nine weeks. The film includes interviews with band members Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr., as well as insights from their long-time manager Paul McGuinness, who discusses how the album propelled the band to rock superstardom.
Archival footage and contributions from notable figures like Elvis Costello and remix producer Steve Lillywhite, along with co-producers Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois, provide a comprehensive view of the album's creation. The documentary captures powerful performances and personal stories that celebrate the legacy of The Joshua Tree as an iconic album of the Eighties.
Why Watch
- •See U2's rise to superstardom with The Joshua Tree.
- •Meet band members discussing their creative process.
- •Find out how the album impacted rock music.
Did You Know
•The Joshua Tree sold almost 250,000 copies in its first week in the UK.
•The album topped the Billboard chart in the US for nine weeks.
•The documentary was directed by Philip King and released in 1991.
•Contributors include Elvis Costello and producer Steve Lillywhite.
Perfect For
U2 fansMusic history enthusiastsRock album collectors