Light Up the Blues, a documentary-style film recorded at last year’s concert to benefit Autism Speaks is available now through iTunes.
The film captures an inspired evening of music emceed by Jack Black and featuring musical guests Crosby, Stills and Nash, Rickie Lee Jones, Lucinda Williams, Don Felder, Chris Stills, and three gifted, budding musicians who are on the Autism Spectrum.
To purchase the film in the U.S., click here.
To purchase it outside the U.S., click here.
Executive Director of Southern California for Autism Speaks Matthew Asner states, “We are so proud to have been involved in this magic evening and are ecstatic that the evening’s magic has been captured so beautifully in this wonderful film.”
The film includes interview footage peppered with spontaneous backstage moments that give a realistic and touching look at the challenges presented by autism, as well as the tremendous hope and inspiration given to so many by individuals with Autism pursuing their dreams. All net proceeds from the film will benefit Autism Speaks.
The 2nd Light Up The Blues concert to benefit Autism Speaks, hosted by Kristen and Stephen Stills, will take place on April 5th at The Theatre at Ace Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The sold out concert will feature Crosby, Stills & Nash, John Mayer, Don Felder, Brandi Carlile, and Chris Stills. Also performing are special guests—rapper Watsky, indie artist Xolie Morra and The Strange Kind, Rio “Soulschocka” Wyles, Adam Mandela Walden, and Neal Katz.
To learn more, please visit www.AutismSpeaks.org.
