The Doors - The Doors Are Open (1968)

Synopsis: In 1968, as the Vietnam war raged and the world responded with political turbulence, the Doors made a live appearance at the Roundhouse in London. Captured here are dramatic performances of songs... In 1968, as the Vietnam war raged and the world responded with political turbulence, the Doors made a live appearance at the Roundhouse in London. Captured here are dramatic performances of songs that convey the band's strong messages about the war, such as a powerfully effecting rendition of "Unknown Soldier." While the music plays, the presentation cuts from the live onstage action to display rows of soldiers' graves in a cemetery that looks like Arlington National. Back in the club, Jim Morrison writhes in his tight leather pants and white poet's shirt, flinging his curls and dancing to extended versions of "When the Music's Over," "Five to One," and "Spanish Caravan." The cinematography, in black and white grainy stock, takes care to spotlight each of the band members, not the audience, making this live show seem especially intimate. In a section called "The Doors talk about their music" Morrison is drifty and unable to focus his eyes while sharing thoughts about songs he'd like to make, before the film cuts back into a spirited "Hello I Love You." An intimate portrait of one of the Doors' unique live shows in England, THE DOORS ARE OPEN also highlights the political relevance of Morrison's opinionated lyrics. [More]

Starring: Doors, Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, John Densmore

Starring: Doors, Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, John Densmore, Robby Krieger

Director: John Sheppard

Director: John Sheppard

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