Overview
Jim Morrison considered himself first a Poet, and subsequently a Rock Star and sex symbol. “ROCK POET” tells his story. He was far more than the hell-raiser, infamous for his arrest in Miami for exposing himself on stage, another rock casualty- dead by the age of just 27. “Classic Artists” meets with legendary Beat Poets Michael Horovitz, Michael McClure, Pete Brown of “Cream” fame, about the movement and what it meant to the burgeoning tide of Rock and Roll, more specifically, to Jim Morrison, and finds the admiration and respect for his talent as a poet and writer amongst his Beat Poet predecessors and also contemporaries to be unquestionable. This film includes revelations from those that were present in the final days and final hours of Jim Morrison, including an eye witness . A vigorously captivating insight of a time in rock history , a time in the life of the man, both rock star and poet.
Director and cast
More films
Bob Dylan – Don't Look Back (1967)
Documentary · Music · Not Rated
In this wildly entertaining vision of one of the twentieth century’s greatest artists, Bob Dylan is surrounded by teen fans, gets into heated philosophical jousts with journalists, and kicks back with fellow musicians Joan Baez, Donovan, and Alan Price.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Director
- D. A. Pennebaker
- Cast
- Bob Dylan, Albert Grossman, Bob Neuwirth
The Comeback (1980)
Documentary · N/A
After an absence of five years, six times Mr Olympia winner Arnold Schwarzenegger makes a comeback and attempts to take the World Body Building Championship for the 7th time.
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Director
- Kit Laughlin
- Cast
- Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tom Platz, Frank Zane
Brush with Life: The Art of Being Edward Biberman (2007)
Documentary · History · N/A
This documentary brings alive a remarkable artist’s passionate journey through a turbulent century. Both epic and surprisingly intimate, the film presents a classic American immigrant saga, an inspiring search for artistic independence, and a great romance. Along the way, Biberman's growing commitment to social justice and struggle aga...
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Director
- Jeffrey Kaufman
- Cast
- Herbert J. Biberman, Edward Biberman
In the Eyes (2009)
Documentary · N/A
Documentary about the life and career of Vittorio Mezzogiorno through the voice of his daughter Giovanna.
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Director
- Francesco Del Grosso, Daniele Anzelotti
- Cast
- Giovanna Mezzogiorno, Mario Martone
Un instante en la vida ajena (2003)
Documentary · N/A
Compilation of images of the amateur recordings of Madronita Andreu, Catalan intellectual of the nineteenth century, daughter of Dr. Andreu, famous for its pills and cough syrup.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
Comments
Talk about the film with other members