Matt Damon says U2 was 'reluctant at first' to be involved in his Bosnian War documentary Kiss the Future: 'They didn't want the movie to be about them'

Matt Damon says U2 was initially hesitant to take part in his new Paramount+ documentary Kiss the Future, which details the war in Bosnia, and the impact the stalwart band had on the area's citizens. Matt Damon, 53, says U2 was initially hesitant to take part in his new Paramount+ documentary Kiss the Future, which details the war in Bosnia, and the impact the stalwart band had on the area's citizens. Pictured in Berlin in February The band, pictured in 2019 in India, initially informed Damon that they did not want to be the focal point in the project It details the conflict between Bosnia and Herzegovina between 1992 and 1995, and how the citizens turned to art to uplift them amid the turbulent timeframe. Damon and his wife Luciana were pictured at the Met Gala Monday evening in NYC The documentary debuted on Paramount+ on Tuesday It details the conflict between Bosnia and Herzegovina between 1992 and 1995, and how the local artistry flourished amid the turbulent timeframe Amid worsening conditions in the area, the citizens turned to art to uplift them The group behind hits such as With or Without You, Where the Streets Have No Name and Mysterious Ways went on to take the stage in Sarajevo in September of 1997, after the war was over The documentary features an appearance from former U.S. President Bill Clinton, who served from 1993-2001 Cicin-Sain told the outlet that he decided to make the documentary following a concert in Sarajevo in 2017 commemorating the 20th anniversary of their 1997 show.