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Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile

Plus: Brian Wilson Presents Smile Live!

7.0/ 1020041h 49m

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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.

Directed by David Leaf

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Behind the frames

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The cast

Faces behind the story

Brian Wilson

Brian Wilson

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David Anderle

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Hal Blaine

Hal Blaine

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Jeff Bridges

Jeff Bridges

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Elvis Costello

Elvis Costello

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Carol Kaye

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George Martin

George Martin

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Van Dyke Parks

Van Dyke Parks

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