Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?)

Feb 4 2006 Not Rated 1h 56m
Biography, Documentary, Music

The life and work of the enigmatic singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson.

Plot

The documentary explores the enigmatic life and music of Harry Nilsson in an attempt to answer the question, "Who is Harry Nilsson?" The film includes new and archive audio and film including interviews with Robin Williams, Yoko Ono, Van Dyke Parks, Randy Newman, Ray Cooper, the Smothers Brothers, and Micky Dolenz. "Who is Harry Nilsson?" uses promotional films, music videos, and home movies; segments from the unreleased documentary made during the recording of Son of Schmilsson (Did Somebody Drop His Mouse?); and excerpts from Nilsson's rare TV appearances in his BBC specials, the "Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour", "Playboy After Dark", and in an episode of "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir".

Written by

John Scheinfeld

Directed by

John Scheinfeld

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Authorized Pictures, LSL Productions

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
1,922
Average Rating
7.6 out of 10
Metascore
68
Popularity
NA