Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Reddit
Pinterest
Flipboard
Email
Messenger
WhatsApp
WATCH: Stunning First Trailer for David Bowie Documentary ‘Moonage Daydream’ Revealed
Of all the musical superstars to appear in the 20th Century, David Bowie has to have been the most elusive, intriguing, quick-witted and razor-tongued. Now a trailer – watch above – has dropped for Moonage Daydream, a new documentary that may just encapsulate all of Bowie’s mystery and magnificence.
You’ll also like:
‘Drive to Survive’ for Golf is Coming to Netflix
Anthony Bourdain Documentary Smashes The Box Office
Best True Crime Documentaries on Netflix Right Now
Image: UPI Media
That’s not to overlook Bowie’s, ahem, oddity. As the trailer hints, when he embraced his Ziggy Stardust persona in 1972, he had members of the establishment absolutely freaking out. This was despite the fact he had already been something of a known quantity, having scored a number of hits in the years prior. This sense of panic can be heard in the trailer’s opening, as a media figure from the time says with some desperation, “Questions have arisen, such as who is he? What is he? Where did he come from? Is he a creature of a foreign power? Is he a creep? Is he dangerous? Is he smart? Dumb? Nice to his parents? Real or put on? Crazy? Sane? Man? Woman? Robot? …What is this?”
What he was, as it turned out, was one of the most influential musical artists of all time. In fact, Bowie transcends music. His gifts as a chameleon enabled him to embody a huge range of roles over the years, challenging norms across gender, class, sexual orientation and more as he went, all while maintaining his undeniable otherworldliness.
It’s this otherworldly element that comes across most strongly in Moonage Daydream’s trailer, which describes the film as “an immersive cinematic experience.” It certainly looks like something special, evoking a feeling and atmosphere more akin to 2001: A Space Odyssey than just another documentary about a revered rock musician. At the trailer’s end, Bowie can be heard proclaiming, “Life is fantastic.” Considering Moonage Daydream was officially selected for this year’s Cannes Film Festival, there’s reason to hope the film will be too. We’ll find out when it hits cinemas in September.
Image: UPI Media
Rob Edwards
Rob Edwards is Man of Many’s Branded Content Writer. As a former editor of consumer technology and lifestyle publications like T3, Official Nintendo Magazine, Official Windows Magazine, and TechRadar, Rob has honed his expertise in consumer technology and lifestyle products over many years. Rob also has a wealth of experience in collaborating with brands to create high-quality branded content. Through his role as Senior Editor & Technical Specialist at one of the world's most prestigious PR firms, Edelman, Rob worked closely with leading brands like Samsung, Amazon, Google, and more. Now he brings his unique skill set to create both engaging editorial and superior branded content for Man of Many's discerning audience.
