David Bowie: Finding Fame (2019)

Name: David Bowie: Finding Fame
Genre: Documentary, Music, TV Movie
Released: 2019
Duration: 94 min
Rating: 6.9
Cast: David Bowie, Kristina Amadeus, Hermione Farthingale, Lindsay Kemp, Tony Visconti

1h 34m United Kingdom

Documentary Music TV Movie

Plot

Fifty years after "Space Oddity" debuted, this 90-minute documentary delves into David Bowie's evolution prior to his Ziggy Stardust persona. It traces his journey starting in 1966 when he adopted the name Bowie, showcasing rare clips from BBC Archives. Among the highlights is a captivating audition from 1965 featuring Bowie and his band, the Lower Third, performing "Chim-Chim-Cheree" and "Baby That's A Promise." The film offers an intimate glimpse into the formative years of one of music's most iconic figures, charting his path to stardom.

Cast

David Bowie Kristina Amadeus Hermione Farthingale Lindsay Kemp Tony Visconti Dana Gillespie Geoff MacCormak George Underwood Mike Vernon Tony Hatch Phil Lancaster Rick Wakeman Russell Harty Gus Dudgeon Mick Woodmansey