Credits

So many people have offered their insights to this film. We hear from colleagues and admirers like singer-songwriters Graham Parker and Alejandro Escovedo and guitar virtuoso Vernon Reid (Living Colour). Critics Robert Christgau and David Hajdu offer contextualizing takes on Garland, and friends and family fill in some of the more personal aspects of his story.

Actor / writer Roger Guenveur Smith makes connections between the music of Garland's youth and his later work; longtime accompanist Alan Freedman remembers life on the road and snafus with various record labels; avant-garde artist Laurie Anderson reflects on Lou Reed's affection and respect for his college pal as well as the quixotic nature of success; and friend and actor Harvey Keitel gives his insight on Garland’s persona and love life.