Shut Up and Play the Hits
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An intimate portrait of Brooklyn-based electronic rock band LCD Soundsystem's then-final live show on April 2, 2011, capturing both the exuberant, three-hour farewell concert at New York City's Madison Square Garden and frontman James Murphy's introspective 48 hours surrounding it.
Shut Up and Play the Hits is a 2012 documentary that captures LCD Soundsystem's final live performance at Madison Square Garden on April 2, 2011. The film interweaves footage of the band's exuberant three-hour farewell concert with intimate scenes of frontman James Murphy's reflective 48 hours before and after the show, offering an intimate portrait of the Brooklyn electronic rock group's then-final chapter.
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Wide release in United States · Rated NR
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SHUT UP AND PLAY THE HITS Trailer (2012)
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Shut Up and Play the Hits — frequently asked
When was Shut Up and Play the Hits released?
The documentary was released on January 22, 2012.
What is the film about?
It documents LCD Soundsystem's farewell concert at Madison Square Garden on April 2, 2011, and captures frontman James Murphy's personal reflections during the 48 hours surrounding the event.
How long was the concert?
The farewell performance was three hours long.
Is this about LCD Soundsystem's breakup?
Yes, the film centers on what was then presented as the band's final live show, though the title notes this was their 'then-final' performance.
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