A documentary from this year chronicling Beach Boys leader Brian Wilson's continuing struggles w/mental health as he has reemerged as a touring performer. More of a travelogue as director Brent Wilson (no relation), a Rolling Stone writer, drives Brian around to his old stomping grounds (the family manse, old recording studios, etc.) as Brent tries to glean details of his memories (which are few & far between since Brian is always nervous & reticent to open up). Interspersed w/talking head interviews of other musical luminaries (Bruce Springsteen, Don Was, Linda Perry, Elton John, etc.) & archival footage of Brian in his heyday, we get a sort of consistent portrait of a musical genius which in my opinion was better served in other docs & films (watch the awesome Love & Mercy from 2014), some of which are mentioned & clips are shown but overall unless you're a completist, watch the ones which were name dropped.
Review of Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
