Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage | Movies on the Music Mile

Did you know that The Confluence is part of Calgary’s Music Mile? The Music Mile is the hottest stretch of live music venues in Calgary, stretching across 10 blocks down 9 Ave SE, and at Movies on the Music Mile, we’re inviting you into the Burnswest Theatre to discover Canadian music history through film!

Every quarter, we’ve got a different toe-tapping documentary on the docket following a Canadian musician, band, tour, or festival. The screening will kick off with a guided discussion about Calgary’s music scene and how the film relates to its past, present or future. Whether you’re looking to learn something new about the local music scene or just want to jam out with other music fans, join us for a lively evening of movies and music

Tickets include program, a small bag of popcorn, and after-hours admission to The Confluence Cultural Centre. Additional snacks and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) will be available for purchase.

ABOUT THE FILM

Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage

Release: 2010

Runtime: 107m

Rating: 18A

A documentary about the Canadian rock band Rush relates the group's 40-year history and examines its continuing popularity. Using extensive archival footage, it follows the resilient rockers, lead guitarist Alex Lifeson and singer/bassist Geddy Lee, from when they started the band in the late 1960s through to the present. A diverse group of interviewees, such as musician Billy Corgan, actor Jack Black and "South Park" creator Matt Stone, shares what makes the band so special. (-Rotten Tomatoes)

18+