Made in America

Filmmakers Ron Howard and Brian Grazer join forces with superstar Shawn "Jay Z" Carter to create Made In America, an electrifying and inspiring behind-the-scenes documentary about last year's (2012) multi-genre Budweiser Made in America music festival in Philadelphia. Featuring thrilling live performances by D'Angelo, Dirty Projectors, Gary Clark Jr., The Hives, Janelle Monde, Jill Scott, Kanye West, Miike Snow, Odd Future, Passion Pit, Pearl Jam, Rita Ora, Run-D.M.C., Santigold, Skrillex and Jay Z himself, the film offers viewers an all-access backstage pass, as Howard and his camera rove the festival grounds speaking to the artists, music lovers, vendors, stage hands and neighbours who came together to make Budweiser Made in America a one-of-a-kind event. The result is an insightful, poignant and uplifting exploration of the state of the American Dream set to an infectiously eclectic beat. (Paramount Pictures AU)