English singer-songwriter and record producer; pop culture icon; Hall of Fame inductee
A new documentary, Wham! 10 Days in China, uses archival footage to examine Wham!’s 1985 tour as the first Western act in China, revealing tension between the band, manager Simon Napier-Bell, director Lindsay Anderson, and a country on the verge of change. The film blends commercial ambition with cultural moments that foreshadow China’s opening.