TONY BENNETT: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC, created and directed by acclaimed director Rob Marshall (Chicago, Memoirs Of A Geisha), is a ground-breaking television event in a contemporary reinvention of the variety special with show-stopping dance numbers and breathtaking stage production. In this "Docu-Musical," Marshall and his entire Academy Award-winning creative team take the viewer on an emotional musical journey of this legendary entertainer's life by re-creating the seminal venues of Tony's career. From the 52nd Street swing club to the early Columbia recording studio; from the classic TV studios of the '60s to the “rat pack" Las Vegas stage; from Carnegie Hall to his triumphant performance on "MTV Unplugged," Tony performs live duets of his greatest hits with today's greatest artists. Seamlessly woven throughout are narratives by Billy Crystal, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Bruce Willis, John Travolta, and Robert De Niro. As the special ends, Tony takes to the empty stage, this time alone, and delivers the definitive performance of his signature song "I Left My Heart In Sán Francisco." TONY BENNETT: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC is an unparalleled viewing experience destined to become a timeless classic in itself.
The film premiered at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival and was released in the United States on November 2, 2018. It received positive reviews from critics, who praised Pike's performance.[8] At the 76th Golden Globe Awards, the film earned nominations for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama (Pike) and Best Original Song ("Requiem for A Private War"), while director Matthew Heineman received a nomination for Outstanding Directorial Achievement of a First Time Feature Film Director from the Directors Guild of America.
TRACK LISTING
Tony Bennett With Barbra Streisand– Smile
Tony Bennett With John Legend– Sing You Sinners
Tony Bennett With k.d. lang Feat. Chris Botti– Because Of You
Tony Bennett With Diana Krall– The Best Is Yet To Come
Tony Bennett With Juanes– The Shadow Of Your Smile
Tony Bennett With Elton John– Rags To Riches
Tony Bennett With Michael Bublé– Just In Time
Tony Bennett With Stevie Wonder– For Once In My Life
Tony Bennett With Christina Aguilera– Steppin' Out
Tony Bennett– I Left My Heart In San Francisco
BONUS FEATURES • THE TRAILER • THE TONY BENNETT DANCERS' REHEARSALS FEATURETTES • THE MAKING OF • SHOOTING BLACK AND WHITE FILM
• WALKING THE STARS THROUGH THEIR PACES • PRODUCTION DESIGN FROM PAGE TO STAGE