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Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile

2004 · 109 min · Documentary · Music

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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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David Leaf — Director

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