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Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile

Plus: Brian Wilson Presents Smile Live!
Oct 5, 2004 · 1h 49m
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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.

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Brian Wilson
Self
David Anderle
Self
Hal Blaine
Self
Jeff Bridges
Self
Elvis Costello
Self
Carol Kaye
Self
George Martin
Self
Van Dyke Parks
Self
Directed by David Leaf

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Released
Original language
EN
Budget
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Production
Chautauqua Entertainment, LSL Productions, Showtime Networks
Country
US

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