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David Byrne’s ‘American Utopia’ Filmed Musical Directed by Spike Lee to Open Toronto Film Festival

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Festival runs September 10-19 Festival runs September 10-19
The Toronto International Film Festival announced Tuesday that “American Utopia” — the filmed version of David Byrne’s 2019 Broadway show directed by Spike Lee — will be its opening night film. “American Utopia” will debut on HBO Max later this year. TIFF 2020 will kick off as a hybrid virtual and in-person event beginning on September 10 through the 19th. “American Utopia” features new takes and choreography to some of Byrne’s classic songs with Talking Heads and his solo career and had a sold-out run from October 2019 to February 2020 at Broadway’s Hudson Theater. Also Read: Toronto Film Festival Lineup Unveils ‘Tighter’ Selection of 50 Movies for 2020 Fest “With ‘David Byrne’s American Utopia,’ he brings Byrne’s classic songs and joyous stagecraft to the screen,” TIFF artistic director and co-head Cameron Bailey said in a statement.

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