American Masters

The Doors: When You're Strange

The first feature documentary to tell the Doors' story uses only original footage -much of it previously unseen - shot between the group's formation in 1965 and Morrison's death in 1971.

John Densmore

2m 18s

John Densmore, the drummer for The Doors from 1965 to 1973, talks about Tom DiCillo's in-depth work on the film When You're Strange, Jim Morrison's original film "HWY: An American Pastoral" (presented with the program), and the different path he has taken as a rock star. When You're Strange, a film about The Doors premieres Wednesday May 12, 2010 at 9pm (check local listings) for AMERICAN MASTERS.

Previews + Extras

  • Robby Krieger: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Robby Krieger

    S24 E3 - 2m 48s

    Robby Krieger, guitarist for The Doors, talked to PBS at the 2010 SXSW festival in conjunction with a screening of When You're Strange, a film about The Doors premiering for AMERICAN MASTERS. Krieger talks about the the use of previously unseen archival footage used in the film, the use of Doors fan Johnny Depp as the narrator, and his inspiration for creating music.

  • The Doors ~ About The Film: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Doors ~ About The Film

    S24 E3 - 30s

    The creative chemistry of four brilliant artists – drummer John Densmore, guitarist Robby Krieger, keyboardist Ray Manzarek and singer Jim Morrison – made The Doors one of America’s most iconic, influential, and frightening rock bands.

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