DENVER, CO. (Top40 Charts) Roger Waters, the creative genius behind musical pioneers Pink Floyd, in association with Fathom Events and Picturehouse Entertainment, is set to bring his groundbreaking masterpiece, "Roger Waters The Wall," to cinemas across the globe on Tuesday,
September 29 at 8 p.m. local time for one night.
'The Wall Live' - the biggest worldwide tour by any solo artist in history - now comes to select movie theatres as a groundbreaking concert film, written and directed by
Roger Waters and Sean Evans. "Roger Waters The Wall" is a film that unfolds on many levels: an immersive concert experience of the seminal 1979
Pink Floyd album, road movie of Waters' reckoning with the death of his father in World War II, and a stirring film that highlights the human cost of armed conflict. Additionally, this event will feature an exclusive "in conversation" with
Roger Waters and Nick Mason, where the
Pink Floyd rhythm section will reunite over the breaking of bread and the answering of questions sent in by fans.
Tickets for U.S. showings of "Roger Waters The Wall" are available at participating theater box offices and online at www.FathomEvents.com. The event will be presented in more than 300 select U.S. movie theaters through Fathom's
Digital Broadcast Network. For a complete list of theater locations visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).
Described by critics as "nothing short of breath-taking" and "visually magnificent," "Roger Waters The Wall" had its premiere at last year's Toronto Film Festival. Beyond the outstanding music, Waters reflects on the impact of war on his own family as he embarks on a deeply personal pilgrimage. Woven throughout the film, the journey offers a revealing, candid portrait of a man who has been through enough, and lived in the world long enough, to be passionately and unapologetically anti-war.
The concert portion of the film was shot in 4K and mixed in Dolby Atmos during Waters' sold-out 2010-2013 'The Wall Live' tour. This concert production featured a massive 500-foot iteration of one of the most iconic pieces of rock 'n' roll staging - the famed "wall." Seen by over 1.5 million fans across North America, 1 million fans across Latin and Central
America and 1 million fans across Europe, that total of more than 4 million fans worldwide, makes Waters' the biggest worldwide tour by a solo artist, ever.
Roger Waters said, "I hope these worldwide screenings this coming
September 29 will be a good opportunity to remember, not just our fallen loved ones, but all the other guys' fallen loved ones. Ashes and diamonds foe and friend we were all equal in the end."
John Rubey, Fathom Events CEO, said, "Moviegoers will get a unique opportunity to see a new take on a beloved musical masterpiece this September. Along with our partners at Picturehouse, we are pleased to bring
Roger Waters' vision to fans in the best possible sound and picture."
Marc Allenby,
Director of Distribution at Picturehouse Entertainment, said, "The team at Picturehouse Entertainment are thrilled to be bringing 'Roger Waters The Wall' to cinemas around the world. This very special Concert has already touched millions of fans worldwide and we are looking forward to building on this success to make a truly exceptional cinema event."
"Roger Waters The Wall" is a Rue 21 Productions presentation of a film by
Roger Waters and Sean Evans.
Music by
Roger Waters,
Music Production by Nigel Godrich, Edited by Katharine McQuerrey, Photography by
Brett Turnbull. Executive Producer is Mark Fenwick. Producers are
Roger Waters, Clare Spencer. Directors are Sean Evans and
Roger Waters.
For further information visit www.rogerwatersthewall.com.
