Martin Scorsese and David Tedeschi are directing a new documentary about New York Dolls frontman David Johansen, Showtime Documentary Films has announced. According to a press release, the movie “will reveal the many faces of Johansen.” The film will include footage from Johansen’s performances at New York’s Café Carlyle earlier this year.
“I’ve known David Johansen for decades, and his music has been a touchstone ever since I listened to the Dolls when I was making Mean Streets,” Martin Scorsese said in a press release. “Then and now, David’s music captures the energy and excitement of New York City. I often see him perform, and over the years I’ve gotten to know the depth of his musical inspirations. After seeing his show last year at the Café Carlyle, I knew I had to film it because it was so extraordinary to see the evolution of his life and his musical talent in such an intimate setting. For me, the show captured the true emotional potential of a live musical experience.”
Last year, Netflix released the Martin Scorsese–directed Bob Dylan documentary Rolling Thunder Revue. In addition, Scorsese was an executive producer on the recent film Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band.
