The Making of Elton John: Madman Across the Water

Name: The Making of Elton John: Madman Across the Water
Director: Andy Dunn
Genre: Music, Documentary
Released: 2010-10-30
Duration: 1 h
Rating: 8
Cast: Elton John, Leon Russell, Bernie Taupin, T Bone Burnett, Danny Hutton

2010

Music Documentary

Director: Andy Dunn

Overview

Documentary exploring Elton John's childhood, apprenticeship in the British music business, sudden stardom in the US at the dawn of the 70s and his musical heyday. Plus the backstory to the album reuniting him with Leon Russell, his American mentor. Features extensive exclusive interviews with Elton, plus colleagues and collaborators including Bernie Taupin, Leon Russell and others.