

The creative chemistry of four brilliant artists —drummer John Densmore, guitarist Robby Kreiger, keyboardist Ray Manzarek and singer Jim Morrison— made The Doors one of America's most iconic and influential rock bands. Using footage shot between their formation in 1965 and Morrison's death in 1971, it follows the band from the corridors of UCLA's film school, where Manzarek and Morrison met, to the stages of sold-out arenas.
Direction
DiCillo lets the footage breathe—no talking heads.
Cinematography
Morrison's own UCLA student film fragments.
Score
Doors tracks you forgot how hard they hit.

Director
Tom DiCillo
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
DiCillo fought the surviving Doors for years to access Morrison's private film archives.
The title comes from Morrison's own lyrics in 'People Are Strange'—the documentary reclaims his humor from the 'Lizard King' myth.