David Bowie: The Last Five Years Documentary Released
Two years after David Bowie's death on January 10, 2016, director Francis Whately has released a documentary focusing on the musician's final five years. The film, titled David Bowie: The Last Five Years, covers his last two albums (The Next Day and Blackstar) and his musical Lazarus, produced while he battled cancer. Whately noted the challenge of documenting Bowie's intensely private final period. The documentary, produced by the BBC, is available on demand via HBO in the US.
Key facts
- David Bowie died on January 10, 2016.
- Francis Whately directed the documentary.
- The documentary covers Bowie's last five years.
- Bowie released two albums and a musical in that period.
- The albums are The Next Day and Blackstar.
- The musical is Lazarus.
- Bowie was extremely private in his final years.
- The documentary is available on HBO on demand.
Entities
Artists
- David Bowie
Institutions
- BBC
- HBO