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John Waite - The Hard Way

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2022 · 91 min Documentary Music
5.8 / 10 · TMDB

JOHN WAITE: THE HARD WAY is an intimate glimpse of the 80s rock icon John Waite as he reflects on his storied five-decade career. From pioneer rock-video band The Babys in the 1970s to his breakthrough as a solo artist and one of the first stars of the MTV era, to his time fronting supergroup Bad English, Waite has produced more than a dozen Top 40 and rock hits throughout the 70s, 80s, and 90s, with total sales of approximately 10M copies, including his iconic No. 1 hits "Missing You" and "When I See You Smile."

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Year 2022
Genre Documentary, Music
Runtime 91 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.8/10 (5 votes)

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The film constructs an intimate portrait of the artist through candid reflections and archival footage, relying on the raw honesty of his narrative. It explores not just the peaks of fame but the personal cost of a life in the spotlight.

What lingers after the credits is a profound respect for the craft and resilience behind the anthems. A must-watch for anyone who believes rock 'n' roll has a soul. — MovieFinder Editorial

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