The Boys in Brazil

2003 0h 54m EN

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7.5

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★7.5TMDB · 2

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Synopsis

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Documentary included with the DVD Rush in Rio (2003). Provides an almost hour-long look at the band and its crew during the final dates of their 2002 Vapor Trails Tour, specifically their first-ever Brazilian shows in Porto Alegre, Sao Paulo, and Rio de Janeiro. Behind the scenes footage shows the band weathering the rigors of a sometimes comically catastrophic tour, with their innate humor and grace. This documentary, by longtime Rush photographer Andrew MacNaughtan, shows the band and crew at their most light-hearted, though still thoughtful. We see the band's arrival in Brazil, to the unexpected onslaught of Brazillian fans boiled over in the culmination of a lifetime's anticipation. Following this are insights from the band and their crew, which provide a view into their longevity as well as ample evidence of the individual strengths and varied senses of humor that helped them achieve it.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Geddy Lee
Alex Lifeson
Neil Peart
Craig Blazier
Charlene Lifeson
Shelley Nott
Neil Warnock

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Andrew MacNaughtan
Languages: English
Countries: Brazil, Canada

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RUNTIME

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Tight 54-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 23 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Brazil, Canada.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0403894 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Andrew MacNaughtan directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Brazil, Canada. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 54-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 23 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: Brazil, Canada.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0403894 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.