Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile

Synopsis

Through modern day interviews, archival footage and vintage audio tapes, this documentary tells the story of the legendary and unfinished 1967 Beach Boys album SMiLE, intended to be the follow-up to their landmark album Pet Sounds, as well as Brian Wilson's ultimate decision to revisit the material 36 years later.

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Key crew

• David LeafDirector
• David LeafWriter

Cast

• Brian WilsonSelf
• David AnderleSelf
• Hal BlaineSelf
• Jeff BridgesSelf
• Elvis CostelloSelf
• Carol KayeSelf
• George MartinSelf
• Van Dyke ParksSelf
• Sylvie SimmonsSelf
• Michael VosseSelf
• Andrew Loog OldhamSelf
• Tony AsherSelf

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