U2: A Rock Crusade Hey and other strands of “world”

and other strands of “world” and experimental music

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U2: A Rock Crusade Hey and other strands of “world”U2: A Rock Crusade is a 2009 documentary film about the bands history and activism. Running about 47 minutes, it traces their journey from early days in Dublin through global superstardom, focusing on how they have consistently tied their music and public profile to social and political causes. The film presents U2s story as that of a rock crusade, emphasizing their neverending energy and drive in campaigns around debt relief, human rights, and global