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Personality Crisis: One Night Only

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Continuing his vibrant and invaluable documentaries about iconic American artists and musicians such as George Harrison: Living in the Material World, No Direction Home: Bob Dylan, and the Fran Lebowitz portrait Public Speaking, Martin Scorsese turns his camera on another beloved New York institution: the singular David Johansen. Equally celebrated as the lead singer-songwriter of the androgynous '70s glam punk groundbreakers The New York Dolls and for his complete reinvention as hepcat lounge lizard Buster Poindexter in the '80s, the chameleonic Johansen has created an entire genre unto himself, combining swing, blues, and rock for something at once mischievous and deeply personal.
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Dmitry Samarov Chicago Reader 04/26/2023
What raises this above the typical nostalgia-logged music doc is the clear sense that Johansen is not reliving his long discography onstage but continuing to live it in that moment. Go to Full Review Tim Cogshell FilmWeek (LAist) 04/24/2023
Just by looking at this history you get a deep richness about American culture. Go to Full Review Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com 04/17/2023
3/4
It's impossible not to walk away from this project without a greater appreciation of Johansen as an artist. Go to Full Review Alan French Sunshine State Cineplex 04/22/2023
7/10
For Personality Crisis: One Night Only, directors David Tedeschi and Martin Scorsese combine forces. They explore his eclectic career using archival footage and footage from a recent lounge show. Go to Full Review Fletcher Powell KMUW - Wichita Public Radio 04/21/2023
This film is immensely entertaining. Go to Full Review Johnny Loftus Decider 04/17/2023
At its center, Personality Crisis: One Night Only is a platform for a consummate showman, and David Johansen, together with the exquisite framing and lighting of his Carlyle Cafe set, seats the viewer in the room. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Laura H Feb 13 Made me remember how vital David and the Dolls have been in my life. At every decade the music was energizing, quirky fun. Rooted in blues, soul, classic opera...... Who wouldn't want to spend two hours listening to the songs and stories? What I didn't expect was to fall in love with the man. I understand his health is failing lately. Prayers of love to the family. See more David A @Davoo69 07/05/2023 There are few like Johansen, and this set was part lounge act and historical document of one of the greatest rock artists. See more Caroline T 04/28/2023 David is a one-of-a-kind performer and New Yorker. A must watch for us old punks. See more S R 04/27/2023 Painfully boring. The personality crisis is David's, he can't be authentic for one moment. See more Davey M @HornBlowr 04/17/2023 Fans of David Johansen will probably love this movie. I found the interviews and the old footage interesting but the live Carlyle performance, which takes up the bulk of the film, boring. I found myself fast forwarding through the songs to get to the next historic part. See more David S 04/16/2023 David Johansen is a wonderful performer. This is an intimate performance movie filmed at the legendary Cafe Carlyle. It is beautifully shot and edited. I thought it was one of the most interesting and moving films I have seen this year! See more Read all reviews
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Martin Scorsese

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David Tedeschi

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David Johansen

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Margaret Bodde

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Martin Scorsese

Producer

Justin Wilkes

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Synopsis Continuing his vibrant and invaluable documentaries about iconic American artists and musicians such as George Harrison: Living in the Material World, No Direction Home: Bob Dylan, and the Fran Lebowitz portrait Public Speaking, Martin Scorsese turns his camera on another beloved New York institution: the singular David Johansen. Equally celebrated as the lead singer-songwriter of the androgynous '70s glam punk groundbreakers The New York Dolls and for his complete reinvention as hepcat lounge lizard Buster Poindexter in the '80s, the chameleonic Johansen has created an entire genre unto himself, combining swing, blues, and rock for something at once mischievous and deeply personal.
Director
Martin Scorsese, David Tedeschi
Producer
Margaret Bodde, Martin Scorsese, Justin Wilkes, Sara Bernstein
Genre
Biography, Documentary, Music
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 14, 2023
Runtime
2h 7m
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