Billy Joel: A Matter of Trust - The Bridge to Russia
In 1987, Billy Joel performed the first fully staged rock concert in the Soviet Union during a time of significant political change.
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In 1987, Billy Joel performed the first fully staged rock concert in the Soviet Union during a time of significant political change.
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Synopsis
Billy Joel performs in Moscow in 1987, marking the first fully staged rock concert in the Soviet Union. Directed by Jim Brown, the 75-minute documentary details the extensive preparations and logistical hurdles faced by Joel and his team. It captures the cultural exchange between the United States and the Soviet Union during a time of political change, illustrating how music connected people amid the Cold War.
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Why Watch
- See Billy Joel's historic 1987 concert in the Soviet Union.
- Find out about the cultural exchange during the Cold War.
- Meet the team behind the first rock concert in the USSR.
Did You Know
- Billy Joel's concert in the Soviet Union took place in 1987.
- The concert was the first fully staged rock 'n' roll event in the Soviet Union.
- The documentary has a runtime of 75 minutes.
- Jim Brown, the director, is an Emmy-winning filmmaker.
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When did Billy Joel perform in the Soviet Union?
Billy Joel performed in the Soviet Union in 1987.
Who directed the documentary 'Billy Joel: A Matter of Trust - The Bridge to Russia'?
The documentary was directed by Emmy-winning filmmaker Jim Brown.
What was significant about Billy Joel's concert in the Soviet Union?
It marked the first fully staged rock 'n' roll concert in a country undergoing significant political transformation.
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