The Byrd Who Flew Alone: The Triumphs and Tragedy of Gene Clark

2013
7.3| 1h50m| en| More Info
Released: 01 November 2013 Released
Producted By: Four Suns Productions
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A documentary on the life and work of Gene Clark, co-founder of The Byrds, whose subsequent career was a rollercoaster of pioneering music and personal disaster.

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VividSimon Simply Perfect
Bergorks If you like to be scared, if you like to laugh, and if you like to learn a thing or two at the movies, this absolutely cannot be missed.
ActuallyGlimmer The best films of this genre always show a path and provide a takeaway for being a better person.
Jonah Abbott There's no way I can possibly love it entirely but I just think its ridiculously bad, but enjoyable at the same time.
letshaveanotherbeer This was great! I had a feeling beforehand how good it might be when I saw the list of the participants who appeared in it. Getting McGuinn,Hillman and Crosby to talk was the clincher all around in my opinion.Thankfully they made a documentary that was straightforward and focused on Gene and all facets of his story as it was, not turning into something different like the Oliver Stone Doors movie. Ray Manzarek continually ridiculed that movie and what a missed opportunity it was.Not here. It was really nice to see participation from not only other musicians, but Gene's family members as well.It's great when you've been a fan of someone and they get a tribute like this. And just as great is that Gene's music is still getting rediscovered.
Adam Burns I've seen and own a lot of rock DVD's, so I can spot a formulaic documentary when I see one. This was an exception, really evoked the times and feeling well, the interviewee's were insightful. A major coo to get the surviving Byrds involved, well done guys. Further to that, it adds credence to the fact that a lot of people rated Gene very highly, both as a Byrd and a solo artist. The fact that alongside the high profile covers (Mr. Tambourine Man, Turn Turn Turn) it was mostly Gene's songwriting keeping the band afloat initially...the drop dead one of the greatest pop/rock singles ever conceived (I'll Feel A Whole Lot Better) and gorgeous ballads like Set You Free This Time. Contributors also note Gene's excellent post Byrds work. So to sum it up, really enjoyable film, that didn't pander, told the truth and was all the better for it. I ordered it from Four Suns Productions and received the film promptly, well packaged. Good work again guys, look forward to what you do next. Get a Terry Reid film done! All the best, Adam
Gary Frisbie "The Byrd Who Flew Alone" is a labor of love and dedication from Four Suns Productions. It has high production values and great pacing and focus. In addition to the excellence of the film itself, the added features provide even more knowledge and enjoyment.This movie about Gene Clark is an honest assessment of the triumphs and tragedies of his life. For long-standing fans, it offers intimate details of who Gene was as a human being and as an artist, told by those who knew him and were there as it happened. For those unaware of how important Gene Clark was and is, this movie provides an excellent introduction to a singular talent who deserves to be heard and enjoyed for the richness of his abilities as a songwriter, singer and musician. Anyone who wants to know more about Gene Clark and his music will be satisfied with what they learn in this film and will come away understanding more about the depth of Gene's music and his life than they can imagine. Highly recommended!
quire1 Understand why Gene Clark is so respected and enjoyed so many years after his death. This movie provides the context for where he came from (nowhere) to the the center of American music This is finally the doc that this this man deserved!!! So well told, so touching, and tragic. Great footage of the people who knew him best. It shows the remarkable arch of his life - rise, decline, rise,decline,rise and crash. Wonderfully respectful of his work without sugarcoating. I think that anyone who is a fan would want to see this and own it.A great way to understand the man and his music and understand why he has so many fans - like T Bone Burnett. Great rare footage of music insiders.