Before the End: Searching for Jim Morrison
movie

One man. Countless myths. And in between lies the truth.
Released January 20, 2025
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Overview
Documentary film about the iconic 1960s-era poet, songwriter, and vocalist of the Doors. Unlike prior Morrison media, Before the End’s focus is on the humanity behind the hype, including Jim’s formative years. The documentary features exclusive interviews with his brother, Andy Morrison; cousins Ellen Edwards and David Backer; high school swim coach, Ash Jones; college roommate, Bryan Gates; Doors-era lovers Judy Huddleston and Anne Moore; Doors booking agent, Todd Schiffman; Doors roadie, Gareth Blyth; and the first appearance by Jim’s Paris-era personal assistant, Robyn Wurtele.
Cast

Jim Morrison
as
Self (archive footage)

Robby Krieger
as
Self (archive footage)

Ray Manzarek
as
Self (archive footage)

John Densmore
as
Self (archive footage)
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Andy Morrison
as
Self
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Anne Morrison Chewning
as
Self (archive footage)
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Pamela Courson
as
Self (archive footage)

Agnès Varda
as
Self (archive footage)
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Alain Ronay
as
Self (archive footage)

Randall Jahnson
as
Self
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Jac Holzman
as
Self
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Richard Blackburn
as
Self
