Queen : The American Dream

Queen : The American Dream

News Of The World 40th Anniversary

2017 · 55 min · ★ 10.0 · Music, Documentary

Created from backstage material filmed during Queen’s 1977 USA News of the World tour, this documentary was included in a special box set of Queen's landmark 1977 album News of the World, marking the 40th anniversary of the original release.

Directed by Christopher Bird

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