Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile

Name: Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile
Director: David Leaf
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 2004-10-05
Duration: 1 h 49 min
Rating: 7
Cast: Brian Wilson, David Anderle, Hal Blaine, Jeff Bridges, Elvis Costello

“Plus: Brian Wilson Presents Smile Live!”

2004

1h 49m

Documentary Music

Director: David Leaf

Writer: David Leaf

Overview

Through modern day interviews, archival footage and vintage audio tapes, this documentary tells the story of the legendary and unfinished 1967 Beach Boys album SMiLE, intended to be the follow-up to their landmark album Pet Sounds, as well as Brian Wilson's ultimate decision to revisit the material 36 years later.