HBO introduced on Thursday that the hit David Bowie documentary Moonage Daydream will likely be releasing on HBO and HBO Max on April 29, 2023.
The movie, which is directed by Academy Award-nominated and Emmy-winning filmmaker Brett Morgen (Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck), collects beforehand unreleased footage from the legendary artist’s private archives, in addition to dwell live performance footage, to inform the story of the lifetime of David Bowie.
Moonage Daydream was initially launched in 2022 and was praised by critics and audiences alike.
Described as an immersive cinematic expertise, Moonage Daydream is coined from Bowie’s 1971 tune of the identical title. Morgen spent 4 years growing the undertaking and practically two years designing the soundscape, animations, and shade pallet.
“By means of the elegant, kaleidoscopic imagery, private archived footage, unseen performances, and anchored by David Bowie’s personal music and phrases,” reads the synopsis. “The movie invitations the audiences to immerse themselves within the distinctive world that’s Bowie. All through his profession, throughout generations, Bowie taught us that our variations had been our strengths. With Moonage Daydream, Bowie gives us with a highway map of easy methods to survive the twenty first century, inviting audiences to have a good time his legacy and enduring affect like by no means earlier than.”
The docufilm options charming never-before-seen footage and performances spanning David Bowie’s illustrious 54 year-career. The movie consists of 40 completely remastered Bowie songs. This marks the primary undertaking to be supported by the David Bowie Property, who granted Morgan unprecedented entry to their assortment.
Moonage Daydream is produced by Bowie’s long-time collaborator, music producer Tony Visconti. Becoming a member of him are Tracy Flannigan, Jennie Amias, Lauren Ospala, James Smith, and Helen Butcher.