Velvet Goldmine
“The secret of becoming a star is knowing how to behave like one”
DramaMusic
Almost a decade has elapsed since Bowiesque glam-rock superstar Brian Slade escaped the spotlight of the London scene. Now, investigative journalist Arthur Stuart is on assignment to uncover the truth behind the enigmatic Slade. Stuart, himself forged by the music of the 1970s, explores the larger-than-life stars who were once his idols and what has become of them since the turn of the new decade.
VIBE
A dazzling, drug-fueled dive into the excess and artistry of 70s glam rock. It's a fever dream of glitter, ambition, and the intoxicating, often destructive, pursuit of stardom. Feels like a lost, vibrant memory you can almost touch.
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