Trailer released for Bono: Stories of Surrender
Ahead of the film's premiere on Apple TV+ on Friday, May 30, the official trailer for Bono: Stories of Surrender has been released.
Described as a 'bold and lyrical visual exploration' of Bono's one-man show of the same name, the film will see the U2 singer pulling back the curtain on 'a remarkable life and the family, friends, and faith that have challenged and sustained him, revealing personal stories about his journey as a son, father, husband, activist and rockstar.' The show is based on Bono's memoir, Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story.
Bono: Stories of Surrender is set to feature exclusive, never-before-seen footage from his shows at New York's Beacon Theatre, as well as performances of well-known U2 songs.
The trailer shows Bono joined on stage by musicians Jacknife Lee, Kate Ellis, and Saint Sister star Gemma Doherty.
Bono: Stories of Surrender is also set to be the first feature-length film available in Apple Immersive on Vision Pro – a media format recorded in 8K with Spatial Audio, to produce a 180-degree video that places viewers onstage with Bono.
The film was produced by RadicalMedia's Jon Kamen and Dave Sirulnick, alongside Plan B Entertainment's Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner. Bono executive produces with Jennifer Pitcher and Kelly McNamara.
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