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Bowie

The Man Who Changed the World
2020-01-12 15:00:00 2020-01-12 16:30:00 America/New_York Bowie January marks the four year anniversary of David Bowie's death. Join us for this documentary following his life and work. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room

Sunday, January 12
3:00pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2020-01-12 15:00:00 2020-01-12 16:30:00 America/New_York Bowie January marks the four year anniversary of David Bowie's death. Join us for this documentary following his life and work. Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room

January marks the four year anniversary of David Bowie's death. Join us for this documentary following his life and work.

Only true legends of rock music are known by one word; and the most creative and influential rock artist of all time is simply know as BOWIE. His influence on popular culture was that he changed the world of music, fashion and artistic integrity. Whereas other artists remained constant in appearance, or gradually evolved their musical style, Bowie was in a state of permanent revolution: constantly re-inventing his persona and sound.

From the 1960's mixture of psychedelia meets fantasy for Space Oddity, through to the ground-breaking, Ziggy Stardust, Bowie defied any label that the music industry tried to place on him. From Thin White Duke to soulful rocker; music, art, fashion and sexuality were Bowie's playthings - he was truly an artistic chameleon. Bowie was born David Jones in January 1947 but reinvented himself as David Bowie, in 1966. For the next fifty years Bowie would carve out one of the most individual careers in music, film and the arts.

Featuring contributions from those who collaborated with him and archive interviews with the great man himself, BOWIE is a fascinating exploration of the life and inspiration of a true rock and roll icon who inspired a whole generation to become heroes.

95 mins
Not Rated

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Movies & Film |

TAGS: | music | movies | movie | film | documentary |

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