Publisher's Synopsis
Renaissance Movie Review: An Inside Look at Beyoncé's Groundbreaking Concert Film
Beyoncé solidifies her status as one of the greatest living entertainers and most innovative filmmakers in Renaissance, her new concert documentary. This riveting book goes behind-the-scenes of the 2022 Renaissance World Tour and film, showcasing the tireless work required to pull off pop spectacle at this unprecedented scale.
Through exclusive interviews and highlights, you will gain insight into Beyoncé's creative vision as both a perfectionist artist and compassionate leader guiding a diverse creative team. We witness the incredible choreography, fashion, music production, set design, and directing that converge each night at peak brilliance. But also the grueling labor, tough decisions, and obstacles overcome through resilience and camaraderie behind-the-curtains.
Beyond the glamour, Renaissance spotlights the marginalized communities whose influence roots Beyoncé's artistry, including trailblazing ballroom houses, trans artists, and her late uncle's queer lineage. By ceding these collaborators space to shine, Beyoncé presents a masterclass in ethical artistic practice and grace.
Ultimately this visually stunning book immortalizes a pivotal career juncture for both musician and filmmaker, recently embracing more unbridled confidence and creativity after years of compromise. It's a rare backstage pass into the making of history by one of music's greatest living forces at the height of her powers. Renaissance sets concert films alight to inspire for generations. The revolution, it seems, will indeed be televised.
