This is not a film about rock and roll nor is it supposed to be. This film is a look at a shy creative folk singer/songwriter who with another's encouragement found the inspiration to succeed as a completely original, uncensored stage performer on an exalted electrified and amplified level of musical theater. He achieves this through assuming an an alter ego which is compared in the film to a schizophrenic multiple personality parallel to his brother's diagnosis he is being treated for in the asylum pictured on The Man Who Sold The World album. The visions David has of his brother have a slowly revealed, silent "spirit guide" quality which is intriguing cinematography. If you are a creative person of the stage, of -any- art form, or support those who performances you find inspiring, you will understand and appreciate this film. This is brave, controversial subject matter which was clearly respectful to the challenges of the family's history of mental health treatment. This came out at a good time in history to be considered at how psychiatric diagnoses and the creative process have similarities which cause fear to those who don't understand the fine line between creative genius and insanity. I congratulate all those involved in this fine art film and hope the rock fans will open their eyes to the sublime purpose of the subject matter. I believe the artist would have been proud at what was examined here to show creative types a way when the public does not understand their art over a superficial one sided display of rock and roll shows which would likely have been more popular to those who criticized this film with low imdb ratings.
