The Byrd Who Flew Alone: The Triumphs and Tragedy of Gene Clark

Nov 1, 2013

1h 50m

★ 7.2

Overview

A documentary on the life and work of Gene Clark, co-founder of The Byrds, whose subsequent career was a rollercoaster of pioneering music and personal disaster.

Genres

Documentary

Music

Production Companies

Four Suns Productions

Marshall Darling Productions

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Cast

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David Crosby

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Roger McGuinn

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Gene Clark

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Chris Hillman

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Barry McGuire

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Carla Olson

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The Byrd Who Flew Alone: The Triumphs and Tragedy of Gene Clark

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