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Watch a Trailer for New U2 Documentary Featuring David LettermanWatch a Trailer for New U2 Documentary Featuring David LettermanFilm follows late-night host on a trip to Dublin, where Bono and the Edge deliver a live performance and discuss friendship.Allison RappAllison Rapp
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