Two eras, one band, zero agreement on which Genesis slaps harder.
With approximately 150 million albums sold worldwide, Genesis are one of the highest selling recording groups of all time. From being one of the most revered bands of the 1970s led by Peter Gabriel, they went on to achieve massive commercial success in the Phil Collins era and have made a lasting impression on musical history. Combining extensive archive footage of performances with penetrating interviews with the band and the critics, this film offers a comprehensive review of the changing face of Genesis, and provides key insights to the music which shaped their career.
Editing
Smart archival weaving that lets the music argue its own case.
Production
Rare footage spanning Gabriel's theatrics to Collins's stadium domination.
Director
Paul Badham
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This 2006 release came just before the 2007 reunion tour, making it accidentally prescient timing for Genesis obsessives.
The Gabriel/Collins divide mirrors broader rock fan culture wars—this doc essentially captures the Brexit of prog fandom.
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