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Classic Albums: The Doors
7.7 / 10• 2008• 52m•NR• English
DocumentaryMusic
Storyline
A future classic was unleashed in January 1967 as the Doors released their eponymously titled debut album. This documentary in the Classic Albums series takes an in-depth look at the album, with commentary from Bruce Botnick, who worked on the album, and the three remaining Doors--guitarist Robbie Krieger, keyboard player Ray Manzarek, and drummer John Densmore. The three band members also play some of their instrumental parts from the album, offering invaluable insight into how the songs were constructed.
Cast & Crew
Jim Morrison
Self (archive footage)
Lead
Ray Manzarek
Self
Robby Krieger
Self
John Densmore
Self
Henry Rollins
Self
Perry Farrell
Self
PF
Paul Ferrara
Self
Ben Fong-Torres
Self
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Bob Smeaton's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Classic Albums: The Doors is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
