Under considerable pressure to change the film Young resigned but eventually re-joined the project to protect the final cut. The rare and valuable U2 footage has never been broadcast. In 2007 "Music Rising" won two television academy 'Accolade Awards' and was broadcast in 27 countries, including the United States, where it aired on both VH1 and the Sundance Channel.
Facing pressure to alter the film, Young resigned but later returned to protect the final cut. The rare U2 footage has never been shown publicly. In 2007, "Music Rising" won two television academy awards and was broadcast in 27 countries, including the United States, where it aired on both VH1 and the Sundance Channel.