Directed: James Rogan.
Nominated for a BAFTA
The documentary, made with the cooperation of Queen and members of his family, is the story of the extraordinary final chapter of Freddie Mercury’s life and how, after his death from Aids, and to celebrate his life and challenge the prejudices around HIV/Aids, Queen staged one of the biggest concerts in history, the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert at Wembley Stadium.
The film hears from those who performed at the epic gig, including Liza Minnelli, Elton John, David Bowie, Annie Lennox, Roger Daltry, Lisa Stansfield and George Michael.
The tribute to the flamboyant front man and one of rock music’s greatest icons is deeply moving and insightf