Overview
- The documentary, which will receive its world premiere on Sept. 16 at the Toronto International Film Festival, has additional public screenings during TIFF and a planned CBC broadcast on Sept. 23.
- Directors Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn crafted the 96-minute film using rare archival footage, interviews with Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, and filmed tributes that center on staged rehearsals and performances.
- Featured drummers include Stewart Copeland, Danny Carey, Chad Smith and Gavin Harrison, who share the stage with Lee and Lifeson in the film’s centerpiece tribute sessions.
- Republic Pictures is listed to handle distribution outside Canada, positioning the film for international release after its TIFF debut and CBC airing.
- The film’s launch arrives while RUSH is touring in 2026 with Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson joined by touring drummer Anika Nilles and keyboardist Loren Gold, linking the documentary to renewed live tributes and fan engagement following Peart’s 2020 death.