Peter Watkins "Privelege" pretends to be a documentary about a fictional rock star, "Steven Shorter". Paul Jones (singer for Manfred Mann in the early, "Doo Wah Diddy"/"Quinn The Eskimo" days), struggles to deal with his personal problems, amidst violent live shows,and assorted political conspiracies that attempt to manipulate and control him. Some pretty reasonable music, (the christian rock group made up of young robed monks, is an odd highlight!), including a visually stunning climactic performance of "Jerusalem", will make you wonder why this film isn't better known in America. Hard to find, but worth the search.
Privilege
(1967)
Expose of media manipulation behind the worlds most beloved performer.
14 September 2003