Stop Making Sense (2023)

  • PG
  • 09/22/2023 (US)
  • Documentary, Music
  • 1h 28m

Why stop making sense? Why a movie? Why a big suit? Where do the odd movements come from? What will the band do next?

Overview

A concert film documenting Talking Heads at the height of their popularity, on tour for their 1983 album "Speaking in Tongues." The band takes the stage one by one and is joined by a cadre of guest musicians for a career-spanning and cinematic performance that features creative choreography and visuals.

Jonathan Demme

Director, Writer

Cast

David Byrne's headshot

David Byrne

Self - Vocals, Guitar
Chris Frantz's headshot

Chris Frantz

Self - Drums, Vocals
Jerry Harrison's headshot

Jerry Harrison

Self - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
Tina Weymouth's headshot

Tina Weymouth

Self - Bass, Percussion, Vocals
Ednah Holt's headshot

Ednah Holt

Self - Backing Vocals
Lynn Mabry's headshot

Lynn Mabry

Self - Backing Vocals
Steven Scales's headshot

Steven Scales

Self - Percussion
Alex Weir's headshot

Alex Weir

Self - Guitar, Vocals

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