Classic Albums: The Doors
2008•52m•7.7•Released
DocumentaryMusic
A future classic was unleashed in January 1967 as the Doors released their eponymously titled debut album. This documentary in the Classic Albums series takes an in-depth look at the album, with commentary from Bruce Botnick, who worked on the album, and the three remaining Doors--guitarist Robbie Krieger, keyboard player Ray Manzarek, and drummer John Densmore. The three band members also play some of their instrumental parts from the album, offering invaluable insight into how the songs were constructed.
Director
Bob Smeaton
Languages
English
Studio
Eagle Rock Entertainment
Cast
Jim Morrison
Self (archive footage)
Ray Manzarek
Self
Robby Krieger
Self
John Densmore
Self
Henry Rollins
Self
Perry Farrell
Self
Paul Ferrara
Self
Ben Fong-Torres
Self
Production
Company
Eagle Rock Entertainment
Company
Isis Productions
Company
NRK
Company
The Doors Music Company
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