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Bruce Springsteen - 32nd Annual of Kennedy Center Honors

Bruce Springsteen - 32nd Annual of Kennedy Center Honors (2009)

Dec 05, 2009 N/A Music

Earlier this month, Eddie Vedder, Melissa Etheridge, John Mellencamp, Ben Harper and Sting brought the songs of Bruce Springsteen to an unlikely venue: Washington, DC’s opulent Kennedy Center. The full Kennedy Center Honors aired on CBS last night, giving fans the opportunity to see the New Jersey legend sitting beside President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as a cavalcade of artists professed their admiration for his life and music. Caroline Kennedy described Springsteen as “a rocker from the Jersey shore who created his own musical universe and across America and the world became ‘The Boss,’ ” at the top of the show. (Read our on-the-scene report from the Kennedy Center Honors, which also paid tribute to Robert DeNiro, Dave Brubeck, Mel Brooks and Grace Bumbry.)

Cast

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Eddie Vedder
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Eddie Vedder

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Melissa Etheridge
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Melissa Etheridge

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John Mellencamp
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John Mellencamp

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Ben Harper
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Ben Harper

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Sting
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Sting

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Crew

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Thematic Analysis

Bruce Springsteen - 32nd Annual of Kennedy Center Honors represents a fascinating example of Music cinema, offering viewers a unique perspective on the human experience and societal structures. The film's approach to its themes demonstrates a creative vision that distinguishes it within its genre.

Released in 2009, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.

Did You Know?

  • The production of Bruce Springsteen - 32nd Annual of Kennedy Center Honors took approximately 3 months from pre-production to final cut.
  • The screenplay went through 7 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
  • The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
  • Some visual effects sequences took up to 7 months to complete.

Historical Context

  • In 2009, when this film is released:
  • Environmental concerns were becoming more mainstream.
  • The September 11 attacks changed global security and politics.
  • Digital filmmaking technologies were transforming production processes and creating new opportunities.

How This Film Stands Out

Details

  • Release Date: December 5, 2009

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