The Love We Make

Directed by cinema verité master Albert Maysles (Gimme Shelter, Grey Gardens) and Bradley Kaplan, The Love We Make follows Paul McCartney through the streets of New York City in the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 attacks as he organizes an all-star benefit concert, The Concert for New York City. On the morning of September 11, 2001 McCartney was in a plane on the tarmac, about to leave NYC when the attacks occurred. Grounded, he returned to the city and witnessed first-hand the shock and devastation that overtook New York. Shooting in beautiful black-and-white, directors Maysles and Kaplan capture McCartney rehearsing with his band for the concert, connecting with New Yorkers on the streets, and behind-the-scenes at interviews with Dan Rather,Howard Stern and others. The film features performances from the concert itself, including McCartney performing the Beatles classics Let It Be and Yesterday, unparalleled access backstage to McCartney and such luminaries as David Bowie, Steve Buscemi, Eric Clapton, Bill Clinton, Sheryl Crow, Leonardo DiCaprio, Harrison Ford, Mick Jagger, Jay Z, Billy Joel, Elton John, Stella McCartney, Keith Richards, James Taylor, Pete Townshend, and many more. (USA, 2011, 94 min., color, Blu-ray)