The Making of Elton John: Madman Across the Water

The Making of Elton John: Madman Across the Water

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Status

Released

Release Date

Oct 30, 2010

Runtime

1h 0m

Genres

Music, Documentary

User Score

80%

Original Title

The Making of Elton John: Madman Across the Water

Production Companies

BBC

Director

Andy Dunn

Description

Documentary exploring Elton John's childhood, apprenticeship in the British music business, sudden stardom in the US at the dawn of the 70s and his musical heyday. Plus the backstory to the album reuniting him with Leon Russell, his American mentor. Features extensive exclusive interviews with Elton, plus colleagues and collaborators including Bernie Taupin, Leon Russell and others.