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We Are The Thousand

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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 06/02/2022
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. Go to Full Review
Carey-Ann Pawsey Orca Sound 07/02/2022
3/5
All this comes about because of one man’s dream and incredible drive. It captured the attention of millions around the world. Go to Full Review
Josiah Teal Film Threat 06/03/2022
10/10
We Are The Thousand is a phenomenal music documentary and experience for anyone, especially musicians. Go to Full Review
Nathaniel Muir AIPT 05/31/2022
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. Go to Full Review
Douglas Davidson Elements of Madness 05/30/2022
4/5
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. Go to Full Review
Louisa Moore Screen Zealots 05/30/2022
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. Go to Full Review
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dave d 10/31/2023 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 See more smith r @MssrCritique 07/01/2022 It will make you smile. Great story and positive energy. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis 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
Simone Catania, Charlotte Uzu
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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