Moonage Daydream (2022)

A documentary on David Bowie which incorporate musical performance with archival interviews and rare footage from his personal archives. Directed by Brett Morgen, the film explores the enigma that was David Bowie as a performer but not artist as he tries different personas but sheds them as he grows more confident as an artist. One of the most original pop/rock performers of the latter 20th century, he pioneered androgynous "glam rock" as he eventually moved toward the mainstream amongst cries of selling out. In his own words, Bowie discusses his attitude toward his art and what he is trying to accomplish, dropping personas like Ziggy Stardust as he becomes more comfortable performing as himself without the glam make-up. Morgen crams the film with Bowie's performing whether on stage or music video. Unlike most documentaries, there are no interviews with those who knew him, there's only Bowie to speak for himself and his music. If you're a Bowie fan, this is a must but if you're not musically disposed toward him, you may find it on the pretentious side.