The Led Zeppelin documentary confirmed its release date
“Becoming Led Zeppelin”, one of the most anticipated documentaries regarding the emblematic rock and roll band already has a confirmed date for its premiere.
this production, directed by Bernard MacMahon, is the first to have official authorization from the iconic band and features never-before-seen material, such as current interviews and historical records.
The feature film will be available in IMAX theaters in the United States starting on 7 February. In the, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant and John Paul Jones narrate in first person the history of the group that marked generations with songs like “Black Dog”, “Whole Lotta Love” y “Stairway To Heaven”. further, rare John Bonham interview included, recorded for an Australian media before his death, and exclusive concert material 1969 at the Atlanta Pop Festival, the Fillmore West and the Texas Pop Festival.
Screenwriter and producer Allison McGourty highlighted the hard work behind the documentary, which involved an exhaustive search of archives on both sides of the Atlantic. “We spent five years going through attics and basements to find videos, unique photographs and recordings. We restore everything with advanced techniques so that these materials, more than half a century old, “are perceived as fresh and current in the IMAX experience”, he explained.
Jimmy Page was present at the screening of the documentary at the Venice Film Festival and shared what it was like collaborating with director Bernard MacMahon. “When we met, there was a bit of mutual nervousness. But the storyboard was key to breaking the ice. I realized that they really understood the essence of what we wanted to convey”, said the legendary guitarist.
This project promises to be a unique experience for Led Zeppelin fans., who will be able to immerse themselves in a deep and detailed vision of the career of one of the most influential bands in the history of rock..