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Danny Says (2016)
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Danny Says (2016)

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
September 30, 2016
Studio
Magnolia Pictures
Official Site
http://dannysaysfilm.com/
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
September 30, 2016
MPAA Rating
-
Duration
105 minute(s)
Production Budget
0.7
Studio
Magnolia Pictures
Official Site
http://dannysaysfilm.com/
Director
Brendan Toller
Producer
Pamela Lubell
Screenwriter
Brendan Toller
Starring
  • Danny Fields
  • Iggy Pop as Himself
  • Alice Cooper as Himself
  • Judy Collins
  • Tommy Ramone
  • Jac Holzman
  • Lenny Kaye
  • Wayne Kramer
  • John Cameron Mitchell
  • Jann Wenner

In the whirlwind of rock 'n' roll's most transformative decades, one quiet, sharp-witted figure stood at the epicenter of it all. "Danny Says" is a vibrant documentary portrait of Danny Fields, the enigmatic manager, publicist, and muse whose impeccable taste and rebellious spirit helped shape the course of music history. Directed by Brendan Toller, the film chronicles Fields' incredible journey from the Warhol Factory to the heart of the punk explosion, where his advocacy and belief in raw talent propelled the careers of seminal acts like The Ramones, Iggy Pop and The Stooges, and Alice Cooper. Through a collage of archival footage, animated sequences, and candid interviews with icons like Judy Collins, Tommy Ramone, and Jann Wenner, the film captures the chaotic, revolutionary energy of the era as filtered through the experiences of a man who was always in the room where it happened. It’s a celebratory and insightful ride through the sounds and scenes that defined a generation, all seen through the eyes of the ultimate insider who preferred to let the music speak loudest.