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episode 89: Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road - Director's Take
Brian Wilson was the co-founder of the seminal 60s rock group The Beach Boys, as the leader and creative genius behind the band’s many hits. Brian Wilson has influenced generations of pop stars, including Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, Taylor Hawkins and other pop royalty.
Award-winning documentary filmmaker Brent Wilson joins us for the second time to discuss his new film, Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road. The film follows Brian on a journey, both literally and figuratively, of Brian’s old stomping grounds and memories which include over a half-century of battling mental illness.
Brent explains how he was able to bring a new angle to the rock legend that is Brian Wilson, all while exploring what it means to be human.
Watch the full interview at https://www.alamopictures.co.uk/podcast/brian-wilson-long-promised-road/
“Brian Wilson doesn't think in a linear fashion, so he's not going to start with the beginning of his life…and we ended up with 70 hours of footage in the car.” - Brent Wilson