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Moonage Daydream is a 2022 documentary film directed by Brett Morgen that serves as the first officially authorized documentary about the life of musician David Bowie. The film rejects a traditional chronological narrative in favor of a sensory, montage-driven experience, utilizing vast amounts of archival performance footage, interviews, and Bowie's own artwork. It explores Bowie's creative philosophies and the constant reinvention of his musical and visual personas throughout his career. The documentary is intended for both dedicated Bowie fans and viewers interested in avant-garde music documentaries.

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Who authorized Moonage Daydream?

Moonage Daydream was directed by Brett Morgen and was the first documentary about David Bowie officially sanctioned by Bowie's estate. The estate gave Morgen access to archival material for the film. [BMG](https://www.bmg.com/news/bmg-announces-definitive-new-bowie-movie-moonage-daydream)

Does Moonage Daydream tell David Bowie's story chronologically?

No. The film uses a nonlinear, sensory montage that moves between Bowie's music, interviews, performances, artwork, and reflections on identity. It is structured as an experiential portrait rather than a conventional year-by-year biography.

When was Moonage Daydream released?

Moonage Daydream received its US theatrical and IMAX release on September 16, 2022. Brett Morgen also designed the presentation with large-format cinema in mind. [Moonage Daydream](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moonage_Daydream_(film))

Why is the film called Moonage Daydream?

The title comes from David Bowie's song "Moonage Daydream" on the 1972 album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. The reference connects the documentary to Bowie's Ziggy Stardust period and its themes of transformation.

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