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Deep Dive: Night Flight: Born Again (2016)

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Night Flight: Born Again
Night Flight: Born Again is a documentary tribute to the influential television program Night Flight, which aired in the 1980s. The film features a compilation of memorable moments from the show's nearly ten-year run, including restored interviews and segments with notable artists such as Kate Bush, Prince, and Billy Idol. The documentary captures the avant-garde spirit of the series, showcasing its unique blend of pop art and music. The film includes segments from New Wave Theatre and interviews with figures like David Lynch and Johnny Rotten. By revisiting these archival treasures, Night Flight: Born Again shows the cultural impact of the program and its role in shaping the music and art scene of the era.

Why Watch

  • •See interviews with Kate Bush and David Lynch.
  • •Find out why VH1 praised Night Flight as the greatest rock program.
  • •Meet iconic figures like Prince and Johnny Rotten.

Did You Know

•VH1 called Night Flight 'the single greatest rock omnibus program ever aired.'
•Brooklyn Vegan named it 'the most consistently weird and awesome thing on cable television in the ’80s.'
•The documentary features restored segments from artists like Wendy O Williams and Divine.
•Night Flight aired for nearly a decade, showcasing a variety of avant-garde content.

Perfect For

1980s pop culture fansMusic documentary enthusiastsAvant-garde art lovers