Wham! (2023)

Wham! (2023) delves into the meteoric rise of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley, who, as teenagers in 1982, embarked on a global conquest as the iconic duo Wham!. By June 1986, they had achieved unprecedented success, culminating in a final performance at Wembley Stadium. This feature-length documentary, helmed by director Chris Smith and produced by John Battsek and Simon Halfon, offers an intimate look at their journey through never-before-seen footage and candid interviews. The film chronicles their rapid ascent to fame, marked by timeless hits like “Club Tropicana,” “Wake Me Up Before You Go Go,” “Freedom,” “I’m Your Man,” and the perennial favorite “Last Christmas.” Their impact was so profound that they became the first Western pop act to perform in China, encapsulating the spirit of a generation and leaving an indelible mark on pop culture.