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The life and work of the enigmatic folk rock singer-songwriter.The life and work of the enigmatic folk rock singer-songwriter.The life and work of the enigmatic folk rock singer-songwriter.
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Dustin Hoffman
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- (archive footage)
John Lennon
- Self
- (archive footage)
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- ConnectionsFeatured in Imagine: Harry Nilsson: The Missing Beatle (2011)
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For The Converted, Amazing. Otherwise, Still Highly Recommended
The best documentaries about music make you want to explore the artist further (two examples: The Band's "The Last Waltz" and "Rush Beyond The Lighted Stage")and intrigue you as to the person and their vision. This is a great documentary about a true American original who had major talent both as a singer and songwriter. Ironically, his two biggest hits "Everybody's Talking" and "Without You" weren't written by him. You get a lot of rare footage, as well as interviews from people who knew him and worked with him. These interviews are excellent, as some are from people whom you rarely see, with the two most insightful comments by songwriter/artist Jimmy Webb and record producer Richard Perry. Nilsson's idiosyncrasies are explored (he never gave a concert and he was an unusual person), as well as his substance abuse. However, you can tell the people who speak about him love him. Rather than this being about a slightly crazed person who couldn't always control his demons, you get a glimpse into his personal life, including interviews with his widow and even his children. I was touched by so many of the comments from his friends and family. The DVD has even more to offer and is very highly recommended. A very good compilation of his hits called Nilsson's Greatest Hits is a great complement to watching this film. Don't miss it.
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- crossbow0106
- Nov 6, 2011
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- Also known as
- Imagine: Harry Nilsson - The Missing Beatle
- Filming locations
- Agoura Hills, California, USA(Nilsson's home)
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- Gross US & Canada
- $30,975
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $6,078
- Sep 12, 2010
- Gross worldwide
- $30,975
- Runtime1 hour 56 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1
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By what name was Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?) (2010) officially released in Canada in English?
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