Neil Young: Coastal (12A)

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker and Neil Young’s wife, Daryl Hannah, Coastal offers a glimpse behind the curtain of this unguarded iconoclast, as he navigates a return to the stage post-Covid.

Take a journey with the maverick musician in this personal, behind-the-scenes doc as he cruises the coast on his recent solo tour, from his everyday observations on the bus to his candid, wry banter with his audience. The illuminating film also features songs rarely, if ever played live, performed in breathtakingly beautiful theatres.

“It’s going to be the first time I play in front of anybody in almost four years,” the folk-rock singer says. “I’m petrified.” Yet that fear isn’t anywhere to be seen once he gets on stage; the confidence and incredible musicianship is on full display.

Coastal also finds moving, human moments in the most prosaic details of life on the road. An insight into the coexistence of loneliness and humour of a solo tour. The amalgamation of the up-close concert footage and behind the scenes clips create a deeply personal experience. Unmissable viewing whether you’re a Neil Young fan or simply have an appreciation of good music.