Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times (1995) (TV)

Director:

Don Was

Release Date:

27 August 1995 (USA)

Genre:

Documentary | Biography | Music

Plot:

I Just Wasn't Made for These Times is a documentary about the life of Brian Wilson, the musical mastermind and songwriter for the Beach Boys...

Plot Keywords:

Beach Boys | 1960s | Singer | Musician | Independent Film

Awards:

Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 2 nominations

Cast

Brian Wilson	...	Himself
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Daniel Harrison	...	Himself
Audree Wilson	...	Herself - Brian's Mother
Carl Wilson	...	Himself - Brian's Brother
Carnie Wilson	...	Herself - Brian's Daughter
Marilyn Wilson	...	Herself - Brian's Ex-Wife
Wendy Wilson	...	Herself - Brian's Daughter

Directed by
Don Was

Produced by
Skot Bright	....	supervising producer
Jonathon Ker	....	executive producer
Ken Kushnick	....	producer
Anne-Marie Mackay	....	executive producer
David Passick	....	producer
Larry Shapiro	....	producer
Don Was	....	producer

Cinematography by
Wyatt Troll

Film Editing by
Helen Lowe

Production Management
Tony Shiff	....	executive in charge of production

Sound Department
Bruce Greenspan	....	sound editor

Camera and Electrical Department
David Devlin	....	lighting director
Gino Nix	....	key grip
Bill Tricarico	....	dolly grip

Editorial Department
Paul Heiman	....	assistant editor

Other crew
Alan Caudillo	....	production coordinator
Jonathan Dana	....	producer's representative
Michael Charles Hill	....	distribution and marketing coordinator

Production Companies

• Cro Magnon Productions
• Palomar Pictures (II)

Distributors

• Artisan Entertainment (19??) (USA) (DVD)
• Live Home Video (USA) (VHS)
• Northern Arts Entertainment

Runtime:

70 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White | Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

UK:15 | Australia:PG

Company:

Cro Magnon Productions

Brilliant, gut-wrenching look at a musical genius

I missed the Beach Boys when they hit big the first time around, but was introduced to the double LP, 'Endless Summer' that recharged their careers. Now they've gone through however many different incarnations, and Brian Wilson has been tabloid fodder many times over the past 10 years or so.

Famed music-producer Don Was decided it was his honor to pay tribute to a man who, indeed, was a musical genius, a man who's artistry influenced so, so many, both in the music business, and beyond.

In different ways, Keith Richards, through 'Hail, Hail, Rock and Roll' (the life of Chuck Berry), and Bruce Springsteen, with his 'Roy Orbison, A Black and White Night' made wonderful, lasting tributes to men who's musical contributions were cornerstone to a generation. After watching this film, I find Brian Wilson no less deserving.

The film is honest and fairly raw. There are many generous tributes from incredible stars, as well as recounts from family and friends. The framework is Wilson himself, telling his story, and this, of course is many times difficult to watch just due to the deterioration Wilson has experienced over his life. He seems lucid, and his memory is strong, but he struggles with speech and his focus is not real sharp at times.

It's a wonderful tribute, lovingly crafted. Music buffs and documentary hounds should lap this one up.