On April 2nd 2011, LCD Soundsystem played its final show at Madison Square Garden. LCD frontman James Murphy had made the conscious decision to disband one of the most celebrated and influential bands of its generation at the peak of its popularity, ensuring that the band would go out on top with the biggest and most ambitious concert of its career. The instantly sold out, near four-hour extravaganza did just that, moving the thousands in attendance to tears of joy and grief, with NEW YORK magazine calling the event "a marvel of pure craft" and TIME magazine lamenting "we may never dance again." SHUT UP AND PLAY THE HITS is both a narrative film documenting this once in a life time performance and an intimate portrait of James Murphy as he navigates the lead-up to the show, the day after, and the personal and professional ramifications of his decision.
Film Crew
- : Terry Felgate
- : Christine Vachon
- : Keith Wood
- : Lucas Ochoa
- : Thomas Benski
- : James Murphy
- : James Murphy
- : Mark Burnett
- : Dylan Southern
- : Reed Morano
- : Jesse Flower-Ambroch
- : Will Lovelace
Technical Information
- Couleur
- English
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Dancers’ delight in enjoying the music may make cinema pundits jealous in their seats. You’ll want to be there.
John Moran, Film Ireland -
Is this one just for the fans? Well, of course, but fortunately they are legion.
Tara Brady, The Irish Times -
A gorgeously shot concert film
Henry Barnes, The Guardian





