We Are The Thousand

Released Jun 3, 2022

1h 20m

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Music

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In 2015, Fabio, a marine biologist with a huge passion for rock music, convinced 1,000 musicians from all over Italy to gather in the small town of Cesena to play "Learn to Fly", the famous Foo Fighters' hit. His aim was to convince Dave Grohl, the leader of the band, to come and play in his town. A video clip of the performance together with Fabio's speech was published on YouTube, where it was viewed more than 50 million times. Soon afterward, Dave Grohl got the message and he decided to make the dream of the thousand come true by bringing the Foo Fighters to play in the village of Cesena. That was the beginning of an incredible adventure that created the largest community of rock music lovers, and changed the lives of many people. Forever.

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Richard Whittaker

Austin Chronicle

It's not a story that needs hiccups or traumas. It's a film that inspires, that will make you want to try the silly, impossible, wonderful thing.

Jun 2, 2022

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Carey-Ann Pawsey

Orca Sound

All this comes about because of one man’s dream and incredible drive. It captured the attention of millions around the world.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 2, 2022

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Josiah Teal

Film Threat

We Are The Thousand is a phenomenal music documentary and experience for anyone, especially musicians.

Rated: 10/10

Jun 3, 2022

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Nathaniel Muir

AIPT

A feel good documentary that moves away from true crime or someone's downfall. A story about perseverance and wanting to see your favorite band play live.

May 31, 2022

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Douglas Davidson

Elements of Madness

If you’re a music fan at all, you will be swept up in the emotional journey as Fabio and his team of dreamers learn to fly together for the joy of it, for the pure love of music, for the love of Foo Fighters, as they become The Thousand.

Rated: 4/5

May 30, 2022

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Louisa Moore

Screen Zealots

This crowd-pleasing documentary showcases the power music has to bring about peace, unity, and euphoria. Anyone who loves music will get a major shot of feel-good endorphins from this documentary.

May 30, 2022

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dave d

It is most certainly a no frills 82-minute music documentary, but it's inspired. Centered around an idea to attract the Foo Fighters to perform in a small Italy town, one man has the idea of bringing 1000 musicians together to perform Learn to Fly. It is magic and you'll quickly learn that the dream becomes reality. There is only positivity here and who doesn't need that once in a while? Final Score: 7/10

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/31/23

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smith r

It will make you smile. Great story and positive energy.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Anita Rivaroli

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Marco Sabiu

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Fabio Zaffagnini

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In 2015, Fabio, a marine biologist with a huge passion for rock music, convinced 1,000 musicians from all over Italy to gather in the small town of Cesena to play "Learn to Fly", the famous Foo Fighters' hit. His aim was to convince Dave Grohl, the leader of the band, to come and play in his town. A video clip of the performance together with Fabio's speech was published on YouTube, where it was viewed more than 50 million times. Soon afterward, Dave Grohl got the message and he decided to make the dream of the thousand come true by bringing the Foo Fighters to play in the village of Cesena. That was the beginning of an incredible adventure that created the largest community of rock music lovers, and changed the lives of many people. Forever.

Director: Anita Rivaroli
Producer: Francesca Portalupi
Screenwriter: Anita Rivaroli
Distributor: Blue Fox Entertainment / Breaking Glass Pictures
Production Co: Indyca
Genre: Documentary, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 3, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 3, 2022
Runtime: 1h 20m

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