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Angelheaded Hipster
Stomping documentary celebrating the revolutionary music of Glam Rock pioneer Marc Bolan and T. Rex, combining archive footage with new musical interpretations by renowned contemporary artists.
Director: Ethan Silverman
Overview
The first documentary to explore the complex and revolutionary music and lyrics of Glam Rock pioneer Marc Bolan and T. Rex. Using a combination of archival performances and interviews with Bolan, Elton John and Ringo Starr, plus new musical interpretations by artists such as Nick Cave, John Cameron Mitchell, Joan Jett, Macy Gray, U2, Lucinda Williams, Father John Misty, and son Rolan Bolan among others. The film traces Bolan’s life story from his teenage years digging through Carnaby Street dustbins with Bowie, to his tragic death at the age of 29.
infrequent strong language, moderate sex references, drug misuseRelated
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