The Sparks Brothers, directed by Edgar Wright, is a whimsical and thrilling documentary about Sparks, the cult favorite, hugely influential, and criminally overlooked pop and rock duo. Viewers will feel pleasantly engulfed by impressive displays of archival footage, stop-motion, and animation, not to mention the sound design. A film for audiophiles, musicians, and anyone who loves a great story artfully told. Growing up in the ’60s, Los Angeles brothers Ron and Russell got by on a heavy diet of popcorn matinees and pop music until the spotlight of school talent shows illuminated their way on a musical journey and spawned 25 studio albums.
“Filmmaker Edgar Wright’s love letter to Russell and Ron Mael is both exhaustive and exhausting — but it highlights their secret influence on pop culture.” — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone
“Yes, They’re Real. And Inexplicable. Edgar Wright knows Sparks and you will too, once you see his documentary about this singular cultural phenomenon.” — Glenn Kenny, New York Times
directed by
Edgar Wright
Edgar Wright
with
Ron Mael, Russell Mael, Beck
Ron Mael, Russell Mael, Beck
country
United Kingdom, United States
United Kingdom, United States
production company
Complete Fiction, Media Rights Capital
Complete Fiction, Media Rights Capital