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The Agony and Ecstasy of Phil Spector

In a rare interview, legendary music producer Phil Spector dissects his songs. His trial for murder in 2007 ended in a hung jury, and court footage provides a vivid counterpoint.

In a career stretching 50 years, legendary music producer Phil Spector has avoided a substantial interview - until now.

Spector transformed rock and roll, becoming the first music producer to be a star in his own right. He gave the world Be My Baby, You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling and John Lennon's Imagine, and soundtracked a generation. In 2007, he was put on trial after being accused of murdering LA nightclub hostess Lana Clarkson. The trial ended in a hung jury and was reopened in October 2008, once again threatening to eclipse Spector's musical legacy.

Taken from an exclusive interview filmed in March 2007, the film dissects Spector's songs from the perspective of his inner world, focusing a spotlight on a unique creative process that is, for the first time, explained by its author. Footage from his first trial provides a dramatic counterpoint to the unprecedented interview.

1 hour

Last on

Sat 25 Oct 2008 21:40

Credits

Role Contributor
Producer Anthony Wall
Producer Vikram Jayanti
Director Vikram Jayanti

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