OMG! Bon Jovi’s ‘Thank You, Goodnight’ – Over 100 Hours of Footage Captured for Epic Hulu Documentary

The Hulu documentary Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story, marking the band’s 40th anniversary, excites fans. Gotham Chopra possessed thousands of Jon Bon Jovi’s personal items. He detailed the band’s rise to the top using these. Chopra told Showbiz Cheat Sheet that his hardest issue was condensing all that knowledge into a four-part documentary that would appeal to both casual and diehard Bon Jovi fans.

Bon Jovi had a huge 40-year catalog.
Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story director Gotham Chopra has produced many unified stories from generational careers. The documentary is produced by Religion of Sports, formed by Chopra, Strahan, and Brady. Chopra made documentaries about famous athletes before Thank You, Goodnight. Man in the Arena, Tom vs. Brady, Serena Williams, McGregor Forever, Simone Vs. Herself, Stephen Vs. The Game, and more.

Bon Jovi’s 40-year history is compiled in Thank You Goodnight. Gotham said he edited four hours from 100 hours of footage. Chopra says, “It’s massive material. A blessing and a curse. I estimate 100 hours of shooting. Not to mention the archive.” Jon Bon Jovi captured much of it. Chopra says she included never-before-seen photos and conversations with Jon and the band’s closest friends from his personal collection. “People love this band,” Chopra said. They grew up with them, so this documentary has to embrace that. “All of this required time and input from others. Gaining Jon’s trust was crucial. He said that early.”

The documentary had unprecedented access to Bon Jovi, allowing raw, uncensored video.
Thank You Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story is about mankind. Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Alec Jon Such, David Bryan, and Tico Torres achieved their aims.

Thank You Goodnight also covers the stories of Hugh McDonald, Bobby Bandeira, Phil X, John Shanks, and Everett Bradley, who were important to the band. Jon’s vocal damage may prevent large-scale tours, threatening the band’s live future. The Hulu documentary tells this story. Chopra followed Jon for two years as he explored every medical and natural vocal trauma treatment.

John was going through something. This is intriguing and should be pursued, he says. As it revisits Bon Jovi’s rise to fame, the documentary doesn’t sugarcoat his frustration. I value that as a storyteller. Additionally, Jon is quite smart,” he said. “I wanted to celebrate this thing he built.” “This can’t be vanity. This cannot be you pulling the strings behind the scenes, and while I want you to say, ‘I want this, and I want that, and like this has to be honest, this has to be real,’ it must also be true, warts and all, and it was,” Chopra concluded.

When will ‘Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story’ stream?
Thanks, Goodnight: Hulu will stream The Bon Jovi Story on April 26. There are four components. Bon Jovi performed for over 40 million fans in over 50 countries and sold 130 million albums. Bon Jovi was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for their 40-year influence on popular music. Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora were elected into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in June 2009 for songs like You Give Love a Bad Name and I’ll Be There For You. Jon’s Bon Jovi Soul Foundation fights American homelessness, malnutrition, and pollution.