Paul McCartney The Love We Make (DVD/Blu-ray)
Release Date: December 6, 2011
Label: Eagle Rock/Eagle Vision
It was one of the most emotional documentaries ever aired on the Showtime Cable Network. Now, for the first time, fans have a chance to own The Love We Make, a look back at Sir Paul McCartney and his efforts to plan and perform a benefit concert in the aftermath of the worst day in the history of New York City. Directed by Albert Maysles (Gimme Shelter) and Bradley Kaplan, and shot in stark 16mm black and white, complete with color concert clips, The Love We Make juxtaposes dramatic images of The Concert For New York City, held mere months after 9/11, with that of scenes of McCartney himself as he walks the streets of the town that his former songwriting partner, John Lennon, loved so much.
'It was an honor to be able to help New York and America at that time in its history,' said McCartney of the concert. 'There was a feeling of shock and fear in the air that I thought we could help alleviate with music and the fact that so many people stepped up to join us made for a very uplifting evening for us all.'
Recorded in DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital 5.1 and LPCM Stereo, the 90-minute film features cameo appearances by President Bill Clinton, Mick Jagger, David Bowie, Eric Clapton, Sheryl Crow, Leonardo DiCaprio, Harrison Ford, Jay Z, Billy Joel, Elton John and many more in onstage and backstage moments.