The Sparks Brothers
50 years. 25 albums. 345 songs. Unlimited genius.
2021 · 2h 20m · R
Documentary, Music
Directed by
Edgar Wright
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The Sparks Brothers
Overview
Take a musical odyssey through five weird and wonderful decades with brothers Ron & Russell Mael, celebrating the inspiring legacy of Sparks: your favorite band’s favorite band.
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