![]() Fans of Johansen probably won’t learn anything new, but it’s a capable biographical film that demonstrates why Johansen is a charismatic and often-underrated showbiz survivor. The on-stage performances enliven this otherwise mostly predictable movie. “Personality Crisis: One Night Only” sometimes stumbles with rambling repetition, but this documentary is a true reflection of its unique subject, David Johansen: full of fascinating stories and compelling to watch. ![]() David Johansen in “Personality Crisis: One Night Only” (Photo courtesy of Showtime) Buster Poindexter, David Johansen, David Tedeschi, documentaries, film festivals, Leah Hennessey, Mara Hennessey, Martin Scorsese, movies, music, New York Dolls, Penny Arcade, Personality Crisis: One Night Only, reviews, Showtime, TVīy Carla Hay David Johansen in “Personality Crisis: One Night Only” (Photo courtesy of Showtime)ĭirected by Martin Scorsese and David TedeschiĬulture Representation: Taking place primarily in New York City, the documentary film “Personality Crisis: One Night Only” features an all-white group of people discussing the life and career of former New York Dolls singer David Johansen (also known as Buster Poindexter), intertwined with footage of Johansen performing at a January 2020 show at Cafe Carlyle in New York City.Ĭulture Clash: As a member of the androgynous-looking New York Dolls, Johansen pushed against society norms of what male rock stars should look like, and he later upended expectations by reinventing himself as a vaudevillian performer named Buster Poindexter.Ĭulture Audience: “Personality Crisis” will appeal primarily to people who are fans of Joahnsen, the New York Dolls, and influential rock music that emerged in the late 1960s and early 1970s. ![]()
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