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David Bowie: Finding Fame
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David Bowie: Finding Fame

2019-02-09 · 94 min · ★ 6.9

Documentary · Music

Coming 50 years after the release of Space Oddity, the 90-minute film explores the Bowie before Ziggy Stardust, following the period from 1966 when he changed his name from David Jones to Bowie. It includes footage from the BBC Archives including footage of a BBC audition in 1965 of David Bowie and the Lower Third, which included a performance of Chim-Chim-Cheree and Baby That's A Promise.

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Directors
Francis Whately
Production companies
BBC Studios, BBC Music
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

David BowieDavid BowieSelf (archive footage)
Kristina AmadeusSelf
Hermione FarthingaleSelf
Lindsay KempLindsay KempSelf
Tony ViscontiTony ViscontiSelf
Dana GillespieDana GillespieSelf
Geoff MacCormakSelf
George UnderwoodSelf
Mike VernonSelf
Tony HatchSelf
Phil LancasterSelf
Rick WakemanRick WakemanSelf
Russell HartyRussell HartySelf (archive footage)
Gus DudgeonGus DudgeonSelf (archive footage)
Mick WoodmanseyMick WoodmanseySelf

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