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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 85.2 / 100
2008·Biography / Documentary / Music·2h 2m

SHINE A LIGHT

“A master director shining his light on the best rock band on the planet.”

Martin Scorsese’s electrifying concert documentary captures The Rolling Stones live at New York’s Beacon Theatre during their A Bigger Bang tour. Filmed over two nights in 2006 with an all-star team of cinematographers, the film combines dynamic performances with archival footage and rare glimpses behind the scenes, offering a vibrant portrait of the band’s enduring energy and legacy.

Above the Line
Martin Scorsese·DirectorEmmanuel Lubezki·Director of PhotographyDavid Tedeschi·Editor
Cast
Mick Jagger·Self - The Rolling Stones Vocals, Guitar, HarmonicaKeith Richards·Self - The Rolling Stones Guitar, VocalsCharlie Watts·Self - The Rolling Stones DrumsRonnie Wood·Self - The Rolling Stones GuitarTim Ries·Self - The Rolling Stones Saxophone, KeyboardsBlondie Chaplin·Self - The Rolling Stones VocalsChristina Aguilera·SelfJack White·SelfBuddy Guy·SelfMichael Davis·Self
Full Crew
(13 credits)
Directing· 1
Martin Scorsese·Director
Camera· 7
Emmanuel Lubezki·Director of PhotographyEllen Kuras·Director of PhotographyJohn Toll·Director of PhotographyAndrew Lesnie·Director of PhotographyRobert Elswit·Director of PhotographyStuart Dryburgh·Director of PhotographyRobert Richardson·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
David Tedeschi·Editor
Production· 4
Zane Weiner·ProducerSteve Bing·ProducerMichael Cohl·ProducerVictoria Pearman·Producer
By the Numbers
85.2
OF 100
Master Score
7.1
OF 10
IMDb
86%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$16M
ROI 1477%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Shine a Light's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FF0000
#000000
#FFD700
Mood
Energetic, Iconic
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The poster features a black top section with yellow and white text, and a red bottom section depicting four musicians in a concert setting. The musicians are re”

musicdocumentary
Key Elements
MicrophoneElectric GuitarDrum Kit
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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