Fallen Angel: Gram Parsons

Overview

On September 19, 1973, the musician and heir to a million-dollar fortune died under the influence of drugs and alcohol near his favourite place - the Joshua Tree National Monument in the Californian desert. As the founder of the Flying Burrito Brothers, a member of the hit-making, legendary Byrds, an important influence on the Rolling Stones and the man who catapulted Emmylou Harris to fame, Gram Parsons made music history in only a few years. Friends, contemporaries and devotees of Gram Parsons talk about the importance of his work and the bizarre circumstances of his early death. Rare footage of his performances shows why Gram Parsons has become a legend. Interviewees include Gram's wife Gretchen, his sister and his daughter, Keith Richards, Emmylou Harris, Chris Hillman and "Road Manager" Phil Kaufman.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 2004

Original language

English

Cast

Bernie Leadon,Dwight Yoakam,Emmylou Harris,Gram Parsons,Peter Buck,John Nuese,Diane Parsons,Pamela Des Barres,Chris Hillman,Phil Kaufmanand 1 more

Director

Gandulf Hennig

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0414971