Overview
This films takes you to the very heart of War. With the help of immaculately researched archival performance and interview footage. War is here deconstructed and analysed by a dedicated team of critics and insiders. Expert insight include those of Chas De Whalley; A&R man through U2's early years, plus with the unparalleled knowledge of Mick Wall and BP Fallon; two veterans cum journalists cum music authors with a pedigree in the industry second to none. All these elements come together to make this the truly comprehensive review of one of U2's greatest albums.
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