When You're Strange
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The creative chemistry of four brilliant artists —drummer John Densmore, guitarist Robby Kreiger, keyboardist Ray Manzarek and singer Jim Morrison— made The Doors one of America's most iconic and influential rock bands. Using footage shot between their formation in 1965 and Morrison's death in 1971, it follows the band from the corridors of UCLA's film school, where Manzarek and Morrison met, to the stages of sold-out arenas.
When You're Strange is a 2010 documentary that chronicles the rise of The Doors through archival footage spanning 1965 to 1971. The film follows the creative partnership of Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger, and John Densmore from their UCLA film school origins to sold-out arena stages, capturing one of rock's most transformative eras.
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Johnny DeppNarrator (voice)
Jim MorrisonSelf (archive footage)
John DensmoreSelf (archive footage)
Ray ManzarekSelf (archive footage)
Robby KriegerSelf (archive footage)- Pamela CoursonSelf (archive footage)
Janis JoplinSelf (archive footage)
Andy WarholSelf (archive footage)- Jim LaddSelf (voice)
John F. KennedySelf (archive footage)
Martin Luther King Jr.Self (archive footage)
Lyndon B. JohnsonSelf (archive footage)
Ed SullivanSelf (archive footage)
Elvis PresleySelf (archive footage)
Robert F. KennedySelf (archive footage)
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The Doors: When You’re Strange - In cinemas from December 4
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When was When You're Strange released?
The documentary was released on April 9, 2010.
What time period does the film cover?
When You're Strange uses footage from 1965 to 1971, documenting The Doors' formation through Jim Morrison's death.
Where did The Doors' story begin according to the film?
The documentary shows how band members Ray Manzarek and Jim Morrison first met at UCLA's film school, which became the starting point for The Doors.
What archival materials are used?
The film is constructed primarily from archival footage shot during The Doors' active years, rather than newer interviews or recreations.
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