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Personality Crisis: One Night Only

Personality Crisis: One Night Only (2022)

Oct 12, 2022 2h 7m Documentary Music

A portrait of musician David Johansen from Martin Scorsese and David Tedeschi featuring a live performance at Café Carlyle in New York City, where he performs as Buster Poindexter singing the Johansen songbook, along with new and archival interviews.

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Directed by Martin Scorsese

Cast

David Johansen
David Johansen

Self / Buster Poindexter

Penny Arcade

Self

Sylvain Sylvain

Self

Morrissey
Morrissey

Self

Ray Grappone

Self

Leah Hennessey

Self

Hal Willner

Self

Debbie Harry
Debbie Harry

Self

Johnny Thunders
Johnny Thunders

Self (archive footage)

Arthur Kane

Self (archive footage)

Billy Murcia

Self (archive footage)

Jerry Nolan

Self (archive footage)

Crew

Director
  • Martin Scorsese
  • David Tedeschi
Producer
  • Margaret Bodde
  • Martin Scorsese
  • Justin Wilkes
  • Sara Bernstein

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Thematic Analysis

Personality Crisis: One Night Only represents a fascinating example of Documentary/Music cinema, offering viewers a unique perspective on the human experience and societal structures. The film's approach to its themes demonstrates a creative vision that distinguishes it within its genre.

Director Martin Scorsese brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.

Released in 2022, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.

Did You Know?

  • The production of Personality Crisis: One Night Only took approximately 14 months from pre-production to final cut.
  • The final cut of the film runs for 127 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 162 minutes long.
  • Several scenes were filmed in multiple locations to capture the perfect setting.
  • The cast underwent specialized training for 5 weeks before filming began.
  • The costume department created over 385 unique costume pieces for the production.

Historical Context

  • In 2022, when this film is released:
  • Streaming platforms had largely replaced traditional cinema and television models.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic transformed global health, economics, and social interaction.
  • Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.

How This Film Stands Out

Details

  • Release Date: October 12, 2022
  • Runtime: 2h 7m

Where to Watch

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Paramount+ Amazon Channel

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