World Premiere
The Last Play at Shea
Encounters
| USA | 95 MINUTES | EnglishSports, Documentary, Music
From The Beatles' first-ever arena performance in 1965 until Billy Joel's concert before its demolition in 2009, Shea Stadium played host to some of the biggest names in music from around the globe in addition to serving as home to the New York Mets. This lovingly crafted documentary interweaves the history of this recently lost New York City landmark with the career of Long Island native Billy Joel, a performer whose personal connection to the stadium made him the perfect choice to close the curtain on Shea's storied past.
Director Paul Crowder draws on a wealth of historical footage as well as personal interviews with Joel to provide an intimate look at the intersecting histories of a stadium, a team, and a music legend. Set to the soundtrack of Joel's final Shea performance and featuring exclusive concert footage with guests like Tony Bennett and Roger Daltrey, Last Play pays a timely tribute to one of America's most significant venues for both music and sports.
Cast & Credits
Paul Crowder, Jon Small (concert footage), and Paul Crowder
Executive Producer
Primary Cast
Director
Producer
Screenwriter
Co-Editors
Contacts
Print Source
Exclusive Media
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone: 310 285-6088
Director's Agent
Producer
Spitfire Pictures
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone: (310) 300-9000
santhony@exclusivemedia.com
Director's Manager
Main Contact
Beacon Theatre
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