See Official Trailer For NEIL PEART Documentary 'No One's Disciple'
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Key Points:
- The documentary "Neil Peart: No One's Disciple," directed by Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn, will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 16, with additional screenings and a CBC broadcast following later in September.
- The film explores the late RUSH drummer Neil Peart's personal life and legacy, featuring interviews with bandmates Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, as well as other renowned drummers, and includes new live performances of RUSH classics.
- Sam Dunn emphasized that the documentary aims to reveal Peart's lesser-known personal qualities, portraying him as a loyal friend and inspiration beyond his public persona as a drummer and lyricist.
- Neil Peart passed away in 2020 after a battle with brain cancer, a diagnosis he kept private, with bandmates Lee and Lifeson supporting him discreetly during his illness.
- RUSH is currently touring with new members Anika Nilles and Loren Gold, performing varied setlists across North America as part of their "Fifty Something" tour.
