The nerdiest prog-rock trio ever faces 40,000 screaming Brazilians—and somehow becomes cool.
Legendary rock band Rush plays the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on the final night of the band's 2002 Vapor Trails tour, in front of 40,000 fans.
Direction
Catullo finally captures Rush live without sterile distance—this feels sweaty and real.
Sound
First tour after Peart's tragedy; the drums sound like a man rebuilt through rhythm.
Production
That Brazilian crowd sings EVERY word to 'Closer to the Heart'—chills guaranteed.
Director
Daniel E. Catullo
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