Jim Morrison is one of the most famous rock singers in the world. He’s also the ultimate sex symbol, but Morrison is at war with his own dark demons. Using archival footage, dramatic re-enactments and interviews with his closest associates, the documentary chronicles Morrison’s final hours and the gripping events that led to his tragic death in Paris.
Whether or not you’re interested in The Doors and its music, there’s no question that lead singer and lead songwriter Jim Morrison is a fascinating man. No doubt the official cause of death — heart failure at the age of 27 — has been, and likely will remain, the subject of some debate.
Ending your life in a lukewarm bath might not be glamorous, but compared to the account of the singer’s final 24 hours shown here, it’s something compelling. If we are to believe the documentary’s account of Morrison’s last hours on earth wandering the streets of Paris with a friend, shopping, bringing firewood to his apartment and watching a Robert Mitchum movie with his girlfriend . Pamela Coulson.
