Pat Metheny: The Unity Sessions (2015): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2015, Pat Metheny: The Unity Sessions is a music film directed by Matt Beighley, running about 132 minutes.

What it’s about. Pat Metheny - The Unity Sessions' finds the 20 time Grammy winning guitarist and the youngest member of the Downbeat Hall of Fame at the helm of one of his best bands ever as they wrap up a 150 date world tour with an intimate studio performance filmed in a small New York City theater. Featuring new performances of music from the Grammy winning 'Unity Band' record, the expansive 'Unity Group KIN' recording, and touchstones from the entirety of Metheny's illustrious career, these are essential performances that serve as a rare visual documentation of some of the best music of Metheny's ever expanding career.

Who’s in it. Pat Metheny: The Unity Sessions stars Chris Potter as tenor saxophone, bass clarinet, soprano saxophone, clarinet, alto flute, bass flute, Giulio Carmassi as piano, trumpet, trombone, french horn, cello, vibraphone, clarinet, flute, recorder, alto saxophone, wurlitzer, whistling, vocals, Antonio Sánchez as drums and cajon and Ben Williams as acoustic bass, electric bass, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Pat Metheny: The Unity Sessions has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pat Metheny: The Unity Sessions page.

If you liked it. Fans of Pat Metheny: The Unity Sessions tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.