directed by: Edgar Wright, year: 2021
actors: Ron Mael, Russell Mael

The Sparks Brothers is a revealing chronicle of Ron and Russell Mael, the idiosyncratic duo behind Sparks. Directed by Edgar Wright, the documentary traces their evolution from late-1960s pop to trailblazing, genre-busting art-rock. Through archival footage, candid interviews and performances, it shows how their sharp wit, theatrical aesthetics, and prolific output influenced a generation of artists and reshaped what a pop band can be. With humor and insight, it situates Sparks in the wider currents of rock, pop and culture, and shows how their stubborn originality still resonates today.

Concert, Documentary, Music Documentary, Biographical, Arts & Culture