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Rolling Stones Bring 'Crossfire Hurricane' to HBO November 15th

New documentary spans iconic band's 50-year career

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August 30, 2012 1:55 PM ET

The Rolling Stones debut the new documentary Crossfire Hurricane November 15th on HBO. The film tracks the band's career, from their teenage origins to their rise to stadium-sized glory and beyond. "This is not an academic history lesson," director Brett Morgan said in a statement, describing the film as an invitation to "experience firsthand the Stones' nearly mythical journey from outsiders to rock & roll royalty."

The Rolling Stones are celebrating their 50th anniversary this year and recently spent time in a Paris recording studio. The band will also premiere their tour documentary The Rolling Stones: Charlie Is My Darling – Ireland 1965 as part of the New York Film Festival on September 29th.

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