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

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".

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116 mins   More details at IMDb / TMDb

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  • Yuri Cunha

    Review by Yuri Cunha ★★★★

    This review reportedly contains spoilers. I can handle the truth.

  • Lucinda

    Review by Lucinda ★★★★½

    Necesaria como parte de mi fanatismo a Harry Nilsson

  • Jessica Welman

    Review by Jessica Welman ★★★½

    An informative documentary that helped me realize I knew musician Harry Nilsson, even if I didn't realize it.

  • Peter Zingg

    Review by Peter Zingg ★½

    Nilsson was a unique, but this doc is pretty standard. Careful avoidance of the word cocaine.

  • Adam Roubitchek

    Review by Adam Roubitchek ★★★★½

    Oh, god. A more perfect greek tragedy has never been constructed...and its a true story. I had the most passing familiarity with Harry Nilsson's work and life, and am somewhat ashamed of this. A brilliant musician, a fascinating man, and an unbelievable story. Watch. Watch. WATCH!

  • Mike Ensley

    Review by Mike Ensley ★★★★

    Great doc about one of the most under-appreciated singer/songwriters ever...

  • Justin Bozung

    Review by Justin Bozung ★★★★★

    A well deserved look at someone who was truly a musical genius. A must see.