AngelHeaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex

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Critics rate it 12 points higher than audiences do.

Synopsis

The complex and revolutionary music and lyrics of Marc Bolan and T. Rex, the glam rock powerhouse behind “Bang a Gong (Get it On)” and other iconic songs. Featuring archival performances and interviews with Elton John, Ringo Starr, and David Bowie, plus filmed musical interpretations by artists such as Nick Cave, John Cameron Mitchell, Joan Jett, Macy Gray, U2, and Father John Misty.

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Key crew

• Ethan SilvermanDirector
• Ethan SilvermanWriter

Cast

• Marc BolanSelf (archive footage)
• Gloria JonesSelf
• Rolan BolanSelf
• Ringo StarrSelf
• Nick CaveSelf
• Hal WillnerSelf
• David BowieSelf (archive footage)
• Joan JettSelf
• Marc RibotSelf
• Bill FrisellSelf
• BonoSelf
• The EdgeSelf

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