Deep Dive: Brand: A Second Coming (2015)
Film Lens
Brand: A Second Coming is a 2015 documentary directed by Ondi Timoner that chronicles Russell Brand's shift from comedian to activist. The film captures Brand's life from his troubled youth in Essex to his rise as a Hollywood star and his subsequent focus on social and economic issues. It includes interviews with Brand's close circle, such as his parents and friends, and features discussions with various celebrities on spirituality.
The film premiered at the 2015 South by Southwest festival, where Brand was scheduled to speak but ultimately did not attend. Despite receiving positive reviews, Brand expressed dissatisfaction with the film, describing it as 'oddly intrusive and melancholy.' Timoner spent two and a half years on the project, which includes a mix of interviews, archival footage, and a look back at Brand's early career, including the 'Sachsgate' controversy.
Why Watch
- •See Russell Brand's transformation from comedian to activist.
- •Meet celebrities discussing spirituality, including Mike Tyson and Oliver Stone.
- •Find out about the 'Sachsgate' controversy from Brand's early career.
Did You Know
•The film premiered at the 2015 South by Southwest festival in March.
•Ondi Timoner was the sixth director attached to the documentary.
•The documentary took two and a half years to complete.
•Brand's first documentary with Timoner was a short feature released in 2014.
Perfect For
Russell Brand fansDocumentary enthusiastsSocial activism